Pentam 300

Pentam 300 Pentamidine-Inj Pentam 300 is an anti-infective used to treat pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP).

ALTERNATE NAMES Pentacarinat, Pentamidine Isethionate

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pentam 300 Pentacarinat, Pentamidine Isethionate Uses Pentam 300 is an anti-infective used to treat pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). Storage Refrigerate. Overdose If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Photos image How To Use Pentam 300 is given by injection into a large muscle such as a buttock or hip, or diluted and slowly infused into a vein over 60 minutes. It is usually given once a day for 14 days. It is important that you use all the medication as directed. Stopping therapy too early can lead to a relapse of the infection. Side Effects Pentam 300 may cause stomach upset, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, dizziness, muscle aches or change in taste. Notify your doctor if you experience: chills, skin rash, unusual bleeding or bruising. The site where the injection is given may become red and irritated. If the irritation continues or becomes worse, notify your doctor. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist. Precautions Tell your doctor if you have: asthma, allergies, high or low blood pressure, diabetes, high or low blood sugar, anemia, heart problems, liver problems, kidney problems, a sodium (salt)-restricted diet, low sugar (diabetic) diet, other restricted diet. Pentamidine should be used only when clearly needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is not known if pentamidine is excreted into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. Missed Dose Contact your doctor. Drug Interactions Tell your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially of: aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin, neomycin), amphotericin B, capreomycin, colistin, cisplatin, methoxyflurane, polymyxin B, vancomycin. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

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