Pentamidine isethionate

Drug CategoryDrugIHD Dosing

Administration Timing Around HD Session

AntifungalsPentamidine isethionate4mg/kg IV Q24-36HAdminister Anytime During HD

Molecular Weight    (Da)

Excreted Unchanged (%)Normal Half-Life (Hours)ESRD Half-Life (Hours)Plasma Protein Binding (%)Volume of Distribution (L/kg)Dialytic Plasma Clearance (ml/min)% Dialyzed
340<52.8-1273-118693-463160 (N/A)

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