| Pharmaceutical Information |
| Drug Name |
Pentamidine |
| Drug ID |
BADD_D01717 |
| Description |
Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of pneumocystis pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects. |
| Indications and Usage |
For the treatment of pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii. |
| Marketing Status |
approved; investigational |
| ATC Code |
P01CX01 |
| DrugBank ID |
DB00738
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| KEGG ID |
D08333
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| MeSH ID |
D010419
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| PubChem ID |
4735
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| TTD Drug ID |
D05EAM
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| NDC Product Code |
Not Available |
| UNII |
673LC5J4LQ
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| Synonyms |
Pentamidine | Pentamidin | Lomidine | NebuPent | Pentamidine Isethionate | Pentam | Pentamidine Mesylate | Diamidine | Pentacarinat |
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| Chemical Information |
| Molecular Formula |
C19H24N4O2 |
| CAS Registry Number |
100-33-4 |
| SMILES |
C1=CC(=CC=C1C(=N)N)OCCCCCOC2=CC=C(C=C2)C(=N)N |
| Chemical Structure |
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