Review the side-effects of Pentamidine as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Vomiting, infection and loss of appetite.
Body as a Whole - Night sweats, allergic reaction, body odor, swelling in the face/leg, fever, lethargy and chills.
Heart- Stroke, high/low blood pressure, palpitations, poor blood circulation, fainting, fast heart rate and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, inflammation of stomach/gum, gastric ulcer, hernia, increased saliva, oral ulcer/abscess and enlargement of the spleen.
Blood- Anemia, eosinophilia and decreased volume of blood cells.
Liver - Liver enlargement and liver dysfunction/inflammation.
Metabolic- Increased/decreased sugar level and decreased calcium concentration.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/muscle pain and gout.
Central Nervous System- Headache, anxiety, confusion, depression, drowsiness, frequent mood changes, hallucination, sensory loss, sleeplessness, memory loss, nerve pain, personality disorder, tingling, peripheral nerve damage, seizure, tremors and vertigo.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage and miscarriage.
Respiratory - Chest pain, cough, asthma, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Skin- Desquamation, dry and breaking hair, dry skin, redness, itching, rash and hives.
Eye and ENT- Bad taste, inflammation of eyelid, conjunctiva, blurred vision, contact lens discomfort, eye pain or discomfort, nonspecific odor and smell.
Pentam, Nebupent
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common- Vomiting, infection and loss of appetite.
Body as a Whole - Night sweats, allergic reaction, body odor, swelling in the face/leg, fever, lethargy and chills.
Heart- Stroke, high/low blood pressure, palpitations, poor blood circulation, fainting, fast heart rate and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal- Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, inflammation of stomach/gum, gastric ulcer, hernia, increased saliva, oral ulcer/abscess and enlargement of the spleen.
Blood- Anemia, eosinophilia and decreased volume of blood cells.
Liver - Liver enlargement and liver dysfunction/inflammation.
Metabolic- Increased/decreased sugar level and decreased calcium concentration.
Musculoskeletal- Joint/muscle pain and gout.
Central Nervous System- Headache, anxiety, confusion, depression, drowsiness, frequent mood changes, hallucination, sensory loss, sleeplessness, memory loss, nerve pain, personality disorder, tingling, peripheral nerve damage, seizure, tremors and vertigo.
Genitourinary- Kidney damage and miscarriage.
Respiratory - Chest pain, cough, asthma, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Skin- Desquamation, dry and breaking hair, dry skin, redness, itching, rash and hives.
Eye and ENT- Bad taste, inflammation of eyelid, conjunctiva, blurred vision, contact lens discomfort, eye pain or discomfort, nonspecific odor and smell.
Other Precautions :
Avoid excess dosage.Drug Name : Pentamidine
Pentamidine(Pentam) generic is an antimicrobial agent, prescribed for pneumonia and for treating leishmaniasis, yeast infections. This medication proved to be an effective antibiotic in children undergoing leukemia treatment.Brand Names or Trade Names of Pentamidine
International :
Pentam, Nebupent
