PENTAMIDINE ISETHIONATE (NEBUPENT, PENTAM)
Pentamidine isethionate (Nebupent, Pentam); Antiprotozoal; Inhalation: 300 mg
Inj: 300 mg; Prophylaxis for of PCP (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia): 4 mg/kg/dose IV /IM q2-4 weeks or
<5 yrs: 8 mg/kg inhaled q3-4 wk (max 300 mg)
>5 yrs: 300 mg inhaled q3-4 wk
Treatment of PCP: 4 mg/kg/dose IV/IM qd x 10-14d (IV therapy is preferred)
Inj: 300 mg; Prophylaxis for of PCP (Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia): 4 mg/kg/dose IV /IM q2-4 weeks or
<5 yrs: 8 mg/kg inhaled q3-4 wk (max 300 mg)
>5 yrs: 300 mg inhaled q3-4 wk
Treatment of PCP: 4 mg/kg/dose IV/IM qd x 10-14d (IV therapy is preferred)