Dosages
Side effects in children
Warnings & precautions in children
Contra-indications in children

Interactions
PK
Renal impairment
References

Pentamidine (inhalation)

Generic name
Pentamidine (inhalation)
Brand name
ATC Code
P01CX01

Pharmacokinetics in children

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dose recommendation of formulary compared to licensed use (on-label versus off-label)

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Available formulations

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Dosages

Prophylaxis for pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP)
  • Inhalation
    • 1 month up to 18 years
      • 300 mg/dose 1x per month.

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Renal impaiment in children > 3 months

No information available on dose adjustment in renal impairment.

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Side effects

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Contra-indications

No information available on specific contra indications in children.

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Warnings & precautions in children

In pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii, if co-trimoxazole has insufficient effect or is contraindicated.

Uncommon: acute hypotension, preferably to be administered on IC. Check the blood counts, blood pressure, serum creatinine and blood glucose.

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Interactions

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Other agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis
P01CX01

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Reference

  1. Hartwig NC, et al, Vademecum pediatrische antimicrobiele therapie, 2005

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