Pentamidine for Injection (Benambax) is a prescription medication specifically indicated for the treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. Its purchase and use must comply with strict medical regulations.
How to Purchase Pentamidine for Injection (Benambax)
Overseas Purchase
Patients may choose to consult and purchase the medication at hospital pharmacies or legitimate drugstores in countries or regions where Pentamidine for Injection has been marketed.
Since drug prices may be affected by factors such as regional differences and exchange rate fluctuations, patients need to make a budget and plan in advance before purchasing.
Purchase through Medical Service Institutions
Patients may consult domestic overseas medical service institutions that cooperate with international pharmacies or pharmaceutical companies.
These institutions usually provide legal import channels and can offer professional consultation and guidance.
Precautions for Purchasing Pentamidine for Injection (Benambax)
Pre-Medication Evaluation
Before using this medication, physicians must conduct a comprehensive assessment of the patient's physical condition.
It is particularly important to note that the package insert explicitly warns that this drug may cause serious adverse reactions such as hypotension, hypoglycemia, and arrhythmia.
Patients with a history of hypotension, hyperglycemia, heart disease, or other related conditions must inform the doctor specifically.
Contraindicated Populations
Patients with a history of allergy to this medication.
Patients currently using zalcitabine, foscarnet sodium, or amiodarone (injection).
Patients with severe ventilation disorders (oxygen partial pressure below 60 mmHg) when the medication is administered by inhalation.
Drug Interactions
This drug has incompatibilities with a variety of medications.
In particular, concurrent use with zalcitabine may cause acute pancreatitis; concurrent use with foscarnet sodium may lead to severe hypocalcemia; and concurrent use with amiodarone may increase the risk of arrhythmia.
Special Populations
Special populations such as pregnant women, lactating women, children, and the elderly must use this medication with extreme caution.
Pregnant women may consider using this medication only when the therapeutic benefits are clearly greater than the risks.
The elderly require closer monitoring due to age-related decline in physiological functions.
Methods to Identify the Authenticity of Pentamidine for Injection (Benambax)
Packaging Identification
Legitimate packaging of Pentamidine for Injection should clearly indicate the following information: Japanese Standard Commodity Classification Number 876419, Approval Number 22100AMX01371, production date, and expiration date (with a 5-year validity period).
The packaging specification is 5 vials per pack, and the medication should be stored at room temperature.
Drug Character Identification
According to the drug insert, this medication should be a white block or powdered injection.
The pH value of the dissolved solution should be between 4.5 and 6.5; these can be used as bases for preliminary judgment.
Characteristics of the Drug Insert
The insert accompanying legitimate medications should contain complete drug information, including detailed content such as warnings, contraindications, composition and properties, indications, dosage and administration, and adverse reactions.
The insert of authentic medications has clear printing, complete content, and standardized layout.
