Read the side effects of Pentamidine as described in the medical literature. In case of any doubt consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Most Common-
Vomiting, infection and loss of appetite.
Body as a Whole -
Night sweats, allergic reaction, body odor, swelling in the face/leg, fever, lethargy and chills.
Heart-
Stroke, high/low blood pressure, palpitations, poor blood circulation, fainting, fast heart rate and dilatation of blood vessels.
Gastrointestinal-
Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal cramps, abdominal pain, constipation, dry mouth, indigestion, inflammation of stomach/gum, gastric ulcer, hernia, increased saliva, oral ulcer/abscess and enlargement of the spleen.
Blood-
Anemia, eosinophilia and decreased volume of blood cells.
Liver -
Liver enlargement and liver dysfunction/inflammation.
Metabolic-
Increased/decreased sugar level and decreased calcium concentration.
Musculoskeletal-
Joint/muscle pain and gout.
Central Nervous System-
Headache, anxiety, confusion, depression, drowsiness, frequent mood changes, hallucination, sensory loss, sleeplessness, memory loss, nerve pain, personality disorder, tingling, peripheral nerve damage, seizure, tremors and vertigo.
Genitourinary-
Kidney damage and miscarriage.
Respiratory -
Chest pain, cough, asthma, shortness of breath and wheezing.
Skin-
Desquamation, dry and breaking hair, dry skin, redness, itching, rash and hives.
Eye and ENT-
Bad taste, inflammation of eyelid, conjunctiva, blurred vision, contact lens discomfort, eye pain or discomfort, nonspecific odor and smell.
Other Precautions : *Avoid excess dosage.
