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pentamidine and Pulmonary Consumption

pentamidine has been researched along with Pulmonary Consumption in 10 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pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups.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
"Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is the most common infection and also one of the most readily treatable illnesses that these patients encounter."2.38Outpatient diagnosis and treatment of AIDS-related pulmonary infections. ( Polnitsky, CA; Sherter, CB, 1989)
"Spontaneous pneumothorax is a relatively frequent complication of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection."1.30[Spontaneous pneumothorax associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection]. ( Cifrián Martínez, JM; Fernández Rozas, SM; García Pérez, MM; Golpe Gómez, R; Jiménez Gómez, A; Mons Lera, R, 1998)
"Isolated apical Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia might develop in AIDS patients receiving aerosolized pentamidine prophylaxis."1.28Apical Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients not receiving inhaled pentamidine prophylaxis. ( Ho, KJ; Jessup, JG; Shin, MS; Veal, CF, 1991)

Research

Studies (10)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19903 (30.00)18.7374
1990's7 (70.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Murray, JF1
Felton, CP1
Garay, SM1
Gottlieb, MS2
Hopewell, PC1
Stover, DE1
Teirstein, AS1
Opravil, M1
Pechère, M1
Lazzarin, A1
Heald, A1
Rüttimann, S1
Iten, A1
Furrer, H1
Oertle, D1
Praz, G1
Vuitton, DA1
Martos, A1
Podzamczer, D1
Martinez-Lacasa, J1
Rufi, G1
Santin, M1
Gudiol, F1
Gracia, JD1
Miravitlles, M1
Mayordomo, C1
Ferrer, A1
Alvárez, A1
Bravo, C1
Vendrell, M1
Golpe Gómez, R1
Cifrián Martínez, JM1
Fernández Rozas, SM1
García Pérez, MM1
Mons Lera, R1
Jiménez Gómez, A1
Shin, MS1
Veal, CF1
Jessup, JG1
Ho, KJ1
Jacobson, E1
Montgomery, AB1
Corkery, KJ1
Brunette, ER1
Leoung, GS1
Waskin, H1
Debs, RJ1
Polnitsky, CA1
Sherter, CB1

Reviews

1 review available for pentamidine and Pulmonary Consumption

ArticleYear
Outpatient diagnosis and treatment of AIDS-related pulmonary infections.
    Comprehensive therapy, 1989, Volume: 15, Issue:12

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Ambulatory Care; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Humans; Mycobacteri

1989

Trials

1 trial available for pentamidine and Pulmonary Consumption

ArticleYear
Dapsone/pyrimethamine may prevent mycobacterial disease in immunosuppressed patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus.
    Clinical infectious diseases : an official publication of the Infectious Diseases Society of America, 1995, Volume: 20, Issue:2

    Topics: Adult; CD4 Lymphocyte Count; Dapsone; Drug Therapy, Combination; Female; HIV Infections; HIV-1; Huma

1995

Other Studies

8 other studies available for pentamidine and Pulmonary Consumption

ArticleYear
Pulmonary complications of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. Report of a National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute workshop.
    The New England journal of medicine, 1984, Jun-21, Volume: 310, Issue:25

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Biopsy; Bronchoscopy; Cytomegalovirus Infections; Drug Combinati

1984
Pulmonary disease in the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.
    Chest, 1984, Volume: 86, Issue:3 Suppl

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Drug Combinations; Female; Humans; Lung Diseases; Lung Diseases,

1984
Steroids do not enhance the risk of developing tuberculosis or other AIDS-related diseases in HIV-infected patients treated for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia.
    AIDS (London, England), 1995, Volume: 9, Issue:9

    Topics: Adrenal Cortex Hormones; Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Dexamethasone; Drug Therapy,

1995
Empiric treatments impair the diagnostic yield of BAL in HIV-positive patients.
    Chest, 1997, Volume: 111, Issue:5

    Topics: Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Anti-Bacterial Agents; Anti-Infective Agents; Antifung

1997
[Spontaneous pneumothorax associated with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection].
    Archivos de bronconeumologia, 1998, Volume: 34, Issue:4

    Topics: Adult; AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections; Anti-Infective Agents; Drainage; Female; HIV Infection

1998
Apical Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients not receiving inhaled pentamidine prophylaxis.
    Chest, 1991, Volume: 100, Issue:5

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Adult; Diagnosis, Differential; Humans; Lung Diseases, Fungal; M

1991
New hospital hazards. How to protect yourself.
    The American journal of nursing, 1990, Volume: 90, Issue:2

    Topics: Hazardous Substances; Humans; Laser Therapy; Occupational Diseases; Pentamidine; Personnel, Hospital

1990
Occupational exposure to aerosolized pentamidine.
    Chest, 1990, Volume: 98, Issue:2

    Topics: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome; Aerosols; Air Pollutants, Occupational; Humans; Occupational Dis

1990