Pentam

( Pentamidine Isethionate )
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CVS PHARMACY Retail

$124.29

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48%
$65.15 With Free Coupon
WALGREENS Retail

$124.29

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40%
$74.70 With Free Coupon
GIANT EAGLE PHARMACY
$141.68 With Free Coupon
RITE AID PHARMACY
$142.38 With Free Coupon
WALMART PHARMACY
$153.20 With Free Coupon
Pentamidine Isethionate

Drug Info for pentamidine isethionate

Pentamidine injection is used to treat pneumonia caused by a fungus called Pneumocystis carinii. It is in a class of medications called antiprotozoals. It works by stopping the growth of protozoa that can cause pneumonia.

  • Pentam
  • Injectable
  • By injection

Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given.

An IM shot is given in your muscle (upper arm, thigh, buttocks).

An IV is medicine that is put directly into your body through one of your veins.

This medicine should be given by a person trained to give IV or IM medicine, such as a nurse.

It is best to lie down while this medicine is given. To avoid dizziness, get up slowly.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to pentamidine.

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have low blood pressure, diabetes, low blood sugar, or liver or kidney disease.

You may need to use a home glucose (sugar) test to check your blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine. Make sure you understand how to do this.

Your doctor may want to check your blood on a regular schedule while you are using pentamidine. Keep all appointments.

Sore mouth or throat

Skin rash, itching, or hives

Trouble breathing

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, talk to your doctor before taking this medicine.

Before using this medicine, make sure your doctor knows if you have low blood pressure, diabetes, low blood sugar, or liver or kidney disease.

You may need to use a home glucose (sugar) test to check your blood sugar levels while you are taking this medicine. Make sure you understand how to do this.

Your doctor may want to check your blood on a regular schedule while you are using pentamidine. Keep all appointments.

  • Trouble breathing
  • Unusual bleeding or bruising
  • Slow, fast, or irregular heartbeat
  • Feeling very hungry or thirsty
  • Nervousness, sweating, confusion
  • Skin rash, itching, or hives
  • Sore mouth or throat
  • Nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite
  • Pain, swelling, itching, or burning where the IV is given
  • Change in taste or a metallic taste in your mouth