What is Pentam: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

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.

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

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

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

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

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

This medicine needs to be given on a regular schedule. If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.

Any pentamidine that has been prepared for the IV is good for 24 hours and should be kept at room temperature, away from heat and light.

Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.

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.