Pentamidine (Inhalation Route)

Description and Brand Names

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

US Brand Name

1. Nebupent

Descriptions

Pentamidine is used to try to prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), a very serious type of pneumonia. This type of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune systems are not working normally, such as patients with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Inhaled pentamidine does not prevent illness in parts of the body outside the lungs. This medicine may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Pentamidine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

• Powder for Solution