Pentamidine (Systemic)
Brand Names : Pentam 300, Pentacarinat
Proper Use of This MedicineTo help clear up your infection completely, pentamidine must be given for
the full time of treatment , even if you begin to feel better after a few
days. Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the
blood. To help keep the amount constant, pentamidine must be given on a regular
schedule.
Dosing - The dose of pentamidine will be different for different patients.
Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following
information includes only the average doses of pentamidine. If your dose
is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
- For injection dosage form:
- For Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP):
- Adults and children - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined
by your doctor. The usual dose is 4 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg)
(1.8 mg per pound) of body weight given once a day for fourteen to
twenty-one days. This dose is injected slowly into a vein over a one-
to two-hour period of time.
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