Pentamidine

Pentamidine

Antimalarial and Other Antiparasitic Drugs

Published in Richard J. Sundberg, The Chemical Century, 2017

None of these drugs has ideal characteristics. Suranim has significant side effects and melarsoprol requires administration in a hospital because of the severity of potential side effects. Pentamidine is administered by intramuscular injection. Eflornithine is administered by multiple infusions, which also requires substantial medical support. The drugs are currently donated by their makers through medical aid agencies.

Exploring respiratory protection practices for prominent hazards in healthcare settings

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Published in Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene, 2018

Kerri Wizner, Mahiyar Nasarwanji, Edward Fisher, Andrea L. Steege, James M. Boiano

The survey included a screening module, core module, and seven hazard-specific modules. The screening module determined if respondents were eligible to complete the survey based on whether they had used or been in contact with any of the targeted chemical hazards in the 7 days prior to the survey, with the exception of the aerosolized medication pentamidine for which use or contact was up to 30 days prior to the survey. Those with potential exposures were eligible for the survey.

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