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pentamidine and Koch's Disease

pentamidine has been researched along with Koch's Disease in 7 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pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups.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.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" Cough-reduction measures should be taken when giving pentamidine aerosol, and patients who do cough should cover their mouths."4.78Control of tuberculosis during aerosol therapy administration. ( Chaisson, RE; McAvinue, S, 1991)
"The prevention of cerebral toxoplasmosis and of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is an essential objective in the management of patients infected with HIV."2.68Prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and of cerebral toxoplasmosis by roxithromycin in HIV-infected patients. ( Carles, M; Dellamonica, P; Durant, J; Hazime, F; Pechere, JC, 1995)

Research

Studies (7)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19902 (28.57)18.7374
1990's5 (71.43)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Durant, J1
Hazime, F1
Carles, M1
Pechere, JC1
Dellamonica, P1
Chaisson, RE1
McAvinue, S1
Shelton, MJ1
Minor, JR1
Selwyn, PA1
Feingold, AR1
Iezza, A1
Satyadeo, M1
Colley, J1
Torres, R1
Shaw, JF1

Reviews

1 review available for pentamidine and Koch's Disease

ArticleYear
Control of tuberculosis during aerosol therapy administration.
    Respiratory care, 1991, Volume: 36, Issue:9

    Topics: Aerosols; Cough; Cross Infection; HIV Infections; Humans; Nebulizers and Vaporizers; Pentamidine; Pe

1991

Trials

1 trial available for pentamidine and Koch's Disease

ArticleYear
Prevention of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and of cerebral toxoplasmosis by roxithromycin in HIV-infected patients.
    Infection, 1995, Volume: 23 Suppl 1

    Topics: Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Candidiasis; Digestive System; Drug Therapy, Combinati

1995

Other Studies

5 other studies available for pentamidine and Koch's Disease

ArticleYear
Drugs for AIDS and associated infections.
    The Medical letter on drugs and therapeutics, 1995, Oct-13, Volume: 37, Issue:959

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Amphotericin B; Antifunga

1995
Update: exposure to aerosol pentamidine.
    Healthcare hazardous materials management : HHMM, 1990, Volume: 4, Issue:2

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Administration, Inhalation; Aerosols; Centers for Disease Contro

1990
Occupational exposure to aerosolized pentamidine isethionate.
    American journal of hospital pharmacy, 1991, Volume: 48, Issue:3

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Health Workforce; Humans; Nebulizers and Vaporizers; Occupationa

1991
Mycobacterium tuberculosis transmission in a health clinic--Florida, 1988.
    MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 1989, Apr-21, Volume: 38, Issue:15

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Aerosols; Ambulatory Care Facilities; Female; Florida; Humans; M

1989
Primary care for patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection in a methadone maintenance treatment program.
    Annals of internal medicine, 1989, Nov-01, Volume: 111, Issue:9

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Aerosols; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Male; Methadone

1989