Generic Name

Pentamidine

Brand Names
NebuPent, Pentam 300
FDA approval date: January 16, 2001
Classification: Antiprotozoal
Form: Injection, Inhalant

What is NebuPent (Pentamidine)?

NebuPent is indicated for the prevention of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in high-risk, HIV-infected patients defined by one or both of the following criteria: i. a history of one or more episodes of PJP ii. a peripheral CD4+ lymphocyte count less than or equal to 200/mm 3. These indications are based on the results of an 18-month randomized, dose-response trial in high risk HIV-infected patients and on existing epidemiological data from natural history studies. The patient population of the controlled trial consisted of 408 patients, 237 of whom had a history of one or more episodes of PJP. The remaining patients without a history of PJP included 55 patients with Kaposi’s sarcoma and 116 patients with other AIDS diagnoses, ARC or asymptomatic HIV infection. Patients were randomly assigned to receive NebuPent via the Respirgard ® II nebulizer at one of the following three doses: 30 mg every two weeks , 150 mg every two weeks or 300 mg every four weeks . The results of the trial demonstrated a significant protective effect (p.
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