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pentamidine and Thrombocytopenia

pentamidine has been researched along with Thrombocytopenia in 2 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pentamidine : A diether consisting of pentane-1,5-diol in which both hydroxyl hydrogens have been replaced by 4-amidinophenyl groups.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.

Thrombocytopenia: A subnormal level of BLOOD PLATELETS.

Research Excerpts

ExcerptRelevanceReference
" He developed severe thrombocytopenia when pentamidine was added to the regimen."3.66Treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and pentamidine: efficacy and toxicity. ( Milder, JE; Powell, RD; Walzer, PD, 1979)
"If pregnancy is pursued, the mother must be investigated for sexually transmitted diseases which are particularly frequent in this population and may have repercussions on the newborn."2.38[Pregnancy in HIV infected women. Current therapeutic indications]. ( Bongain, A; Fuzibet, JG; Gillet, JY; Pesce, A, 1992)

Research

Studies (2)

TimeframeStudies, this research(%)All Research%
pre-19901 (50.00)18.7374
1990's1 (50.00)18.2507
2000's0 (0.00)29.6817
2010's0 (0.00)24.3611
2020's0 (0.00)2.80

Authors

AuthorsStudies
Milder, JE1
Walzer, PD1
Powell, RD1
Gillet, JY1
Bongain, A1
Fuzibet, JG1
Pesce, A1

Reviews

1 review available for pentamidine and Thrombocytopenia

ArticleYear
[Pregnancy in HIV infected women. Current therapeutic indications].
    Presse medicale (Paris, France : 1983), 1992, Feb-01, Volume: 21, Issue:4

    Topics: Abortion, Therapeutic; Adult; CD4 Immunoadhesins; Female; HIV Infections; Humans; Immunization, Pass

1992

Other Studies

1 other study available for pentamidine and Thrombocytopenia

ArticleYear
Treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole and pentamidine: efficacy and toxicity.
    Southern medical journal, 1979, Volume: 72, Issue:12

    Topics: Adult; Amidines; Drug Combinations; Drug Therapy, Combination; Humans; Male; Pentamidine; Pneumonia,

1979