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Some diseaseds may develop sudden, severe low blood pressure after a dose of pentamidine. Therefore, you must be lying down while you are receiving this drug . Always your family doctor may want to check your blood pressure while you are receiving a pentamidine injection and few times after the dose has been given until your blood pressure is stable.

Pentamidine can lower the number of white blood cells in your blood, increasing the risk of your getting certain infections. It can also lower the number of platelets, which are necessary for proper blood clotting. If these problems occur, there are certain precautions you can take to reduce the risk of infection or bleeding:

• Check with your family doctor immediately if you think you are getting a cold or any other infection.
• Check with your family doctor immediately if you notice any unusual bleeding or bruising.
• Be careful when using regular toothbrushes, dental floss, or toothpicks. Your family doctor, dentist, or nurse may recommend other ways to clean your teeth and gums. Check with your health care professional before having any dental work done.
• Avoid using a safety razor. Use an electric shaver instead. Always be careful when using fingernail or toenail cutters.