Author Topic: Pentamidine  (Read 3717 times)

anna

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Pentamidine
« on: December 16, 2017, 11:01:45 am »
Hi has anyone else used the Pentamidine nebuliser and if so how did it make them feel . I would also be interested to know how often you where given it within the 4 week cycle. Thank you 

Gary

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Re: Pentamidine
« Reply #1 on: December 16, 2017, 04:59:18 pm »
Hi Anna
I had pentamidine nebulisers when I was having chemo treatment.
I found them very good and no side affects.
Hope all goes well for you.
Cheers
Gary.

anna

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Re: Pentamidine
« Reply #2 on: December 19, 2017, 02:24:20 pm »
Thank you  for replying how offended did you have it ???

Trudwick

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Re: Pentamidine
« Reply #3 on: January 06, 2018, 05:34:48 pm »
Hi did you have lung problems my husband has been in hospital loads of times with nuemonia and is back in again never heard of  pentamidine  they are giving him nebulizer salbutimole  and saline but he isn't getting any better

anna

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Re: Pentamidine
« Reply #4 on: January 22, 2018, 07:06:24 pm »
No I don't have lung problems .

But Im still not getting on with the Pentamidine as it makes me feel sick but will talk to my Consultant about it so may have some feedback soon . I wish you and your family well .