pentamidine has been researched along with Insulin Sensitivity 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pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups.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.
| Excerpt | Relevance | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| "Pentamidine was frequently associated with dysglycaemia due to its pancreatic beta-cell cytotoxic effects but is now used less often to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients." | 2.39 | Drug-induced disorders of glucose metabolism. Mechanisms and management. ( Chan, JC; Cockram, CS; Critchley, JA, 1996) |
| 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 |
|---|---|
| Chan, JC | 1 |
| Cockram, CS | 1 |
| Critchley, JA | 1 |
1 review available for pentamidine and Insulin Sensitivity
| Article | Year |
|---|---|
Drug-induced disorders of glucose metabolism. Mechanisms and management.
Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adrenergic beta-Agonists; Adrenergic beta-Antagonists; Angiotensin-Converti | 1996 |