Chemical formula: C₁₉H₂₄N₄O₂ Molecular mass: 340.42 g/mol PubChem compound: 4735
Pentamidine isetionate is an aromatic diamine. It is an antiprotozoal agent which acts by interfering with DNA and folate transformation, and by the inhibition of RNA and protein synthesis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| P01CX01 | Pentamidine isethionate | P Antiparasitic products, insecticides and repellents → P01 Antiprotozoals → P01C Agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis → P01CX Other agents against leishmaniasis and trypanosomiasis |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| PENTACARINAT Powder for reconstitution | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Pentamidine is an active ingredient of these brands:
United States (US)
Estonia (EE)
Hong Kong (HK)
Japan (JP)Malta (MT)
Netherlands (NL)
New Zealand (NZ)
United Kingdom (UK)
Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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