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Pentam Inj Uses and How to Use


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Generic Name: PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (pen-TAM-ih-deen eye-seh-THIGH-oh-nate)

Pentam Inj Uses

Pentamidine is used to treat a serious lung infection (Pneumocystis pneumonia-PCP) in people with immune system problems, including people with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Pentamidine belongs to a class of drugs known as antiprotozoals. It works by killing the organism that causes the infection.

How To Use Pentam Inj

This medication is given by injection into a vein or muscle by a health care professional. It is given as directed by your doctor, usually once a day. If it is given by injection into a vein, it is slowly injected over 1 to 2 hours. Tell your doctor immediately if you notice leakage, redness, or pain during an injection into your vein. If this medication is given by injection into a muscle, it is usually injected into the buttock/hip area.

The dosage is based on your medical condition, weight, and response to treatment.

Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.


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