pentamidine

GPTKB entity

Statements (63)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:chemical_compound
gptkbp:administered_by injection
inhalation
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Pentacarinat
gptkb:Pentamidine_isethionate
gptkbp:casnumber 000000-00-0
gptkbp:chemical_formula C23 H34 N4 O2
gptkbp:class antifungal agent
antiprotozoal agent
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase II
Phase III
gptkbp:composed_by reacts with 1,3-dichloro-2-propanol
synthesized from 2,4-diaminobenzenesulfonamide
gptkbp:contraindication renal impairment
hypersensitivity to pentamidine
gptkbp:discovered_by 1940s
gptkbp:dissolved soluble in water
soluble in ethanol
gptkbp:form inhalation solution
vial for injection
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label pentamidine
gptkbp:is_monitored_by electrolytes
renal function
blood glucose levels
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action inhibits nucleic acid synthesis
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics excreted in urine
disrupts mitochondrial function
half Life is approximately 6-12 hours
interferes with DNA replication
gptkbp:related_products isethionate
pentamidine dihydrochloride
gptkbp:route_of_administration intravenous
subcutaneous
intramuscular
gptkbp:side_effect gptkb:anemia
dizziness
fatigue
headache
nausea
fever
vomiting
diarrhea
rash
insomnia
arrhythmias
chills
hypoglycemia
thrombocytopenia
neurotoxicity
hypotension
hepatotoxicity
nephrotoxicity
pancreatitis
visual disturbances
gptkbp:targets gptkb:Leishmania_species
gptkb:Pneumocystis_jirovecii
gptkbp:used_for treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia
treatment of leishmaniasis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Trypanosoma
gptkb:pneumocystis_pneumonia
gptkb:Pneumocystis_pneumonia
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5