Pneumocystis pneumonia HIV infection - Pneumocystis pneumonia; Prophylaxis
Monitor blood glucose levels, BUN and serum creatinine, CBC and platelet count, liver function tests and serum calcium prior to initiation, daily during therapy, and after treatment.
Monitor blood pressure and EGC prior to initiation, daily during therapy, and after treatment.
Common
Serious
Contraindications:
Multiple drug-drug interactions:
Antimicrobial class: Antiprotozoal
Pregnancy category: C
Average serum half life: 6.4 hours (IV), 9.4 hours (IM)
Precautions: Use with caution in patients with hypertension, pre-existing hypotension, and ventricular tachycardia.
Use with caution in patients with preexisting endocrine and metabolic, hepatic, renal, hematologic and dermatologic diseases, and monitoring recommended.