pentamidine
pentamidine (pen-tam-i-deen) n. a drug effective against protozoans and used in the treatment of Pneumocystis pneumonia in AIDS patients and leishmaniasis. It is administered by injection or from an inhaler. Trade name: Pentacarinat.
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