潘他密汀 (Nebupent, Pentam)

概览

Pentamidine is an antifungal agent used to treat Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients infected with HIV.

作用机制

The mode of action of pentamidine is not fully understood. It is thought that the drug interferes with nuclear metabolism producing inhibition of the synthesis of DNA, RNA, phospholipids, and proteins.

适应症

For the treatment of pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii.

• Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
• Trypanosomiasis