pentamidine has been researched along with Calcinosis in 1 studies
Pentamidine: 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.
pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups. A trypanocidal drug that is used for treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.
Calcinosis: Pathologic deposition of calcium salts in tissues.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "In patients with AIDS-related Pneumocystis carinii infection occurring during aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis, roentgenographic findings may be atypical." | 1.28 | Upper lobe pulmonary parenchymal calcification in a patient with AIDS and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia receiving aerosolized pentamidine. ( Burger, CD; Douglas, WW; Srivatsa, SS, 1992) |
| Timeframe | Studies, this research(%) | All Research% |
|---|---|---|
| pre-1990 | 0 (0.00) | 18.7374 |
| 1990's | 1 (100.00) | 18.2507 |
| 2000's | 0 (0.00) | 29.6817 |
| 2010's | 0 (0.00) | 24.3611 |
| 2020's | 0 (0.00) | 2.80 |
| Authors | Studies |
|---|---|
| Srivatsa, SS | 1 |
| Burger, CD | 1 |
| Douglas, WW | 1 |
1 other study available for pentamidine and Calcinosis
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Upper lobe pulmonary parenchymal calcification in a patient with AIDS and Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia receiving aerosolized pentamidine.
Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Aerosols; Calcinosis; Humans; Lung; Male; Pentamidine; Pn | 1992 |