Pentamidine Inhalation, oral/nebulization and Asthma/COPD
Result of checking the interaction of drug Pentamidine Inhalation, oral/nebulization and disease Asthma/COPD for safety when used together.
When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug use in presence of concomitant diseases.
Consumer:Orally inhaled pentamidine may induce bronchospasm and cough. Therapy with aerosolized pentamidine should be administered cautiously in patients with severe bronchospastic disease or a history of extensive smoking. Pretreatment with a beta-2 adrenergic bronchodilator prior to each dose of aerosolized pentamidine may be helpful in patients who experience respiratory symptoms from the medication.
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Generic Name: pentamidine
Brand Name: Nebupent, Pentam 300, Pentam
Synonyms: Pentamidine, Pentamidine (Oral Inhalation)