May interfere also with folate transformation. About one-third of the dose excreted unchanged in the urine.
Plasma levels following inhalation are significantly lower than after a comparable IV dose.
Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii. Trypanosomiasis, visceral leishmaniasis. Anaphylaxis to inhaled or parenteral pentamidine. Hypotension, ventricular tachycardia phlebitis. Nausea, anorexia, bad taste in mouth.