Pentamidine : How to Use - NebuPent, Pentacarinat, Pneumopent

Pentamidine - Inhalation

Brand Names

NebuPent, Pentacarinat, Pneumopent Pentamidine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

To help prevent the development or return of pneumocystis pneumonia, you must receive pentamidine inhalation on a regular basis, even if you are feeling well.

Dosage

The dose of pentamidine inhalation will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of pentamidine inhalation If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For the inhalation dosage form:
- For the prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia - PCP:
  - Adults and children 5 years of age and older 300 milligrams - mg by oral inhalation once every four weeks.
  - Children younger than 5 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, receive your treat as soon as possible.