PENTAMIDIN
\pˈɛntɐmˌɪdɪn], \pˈɛntɐmˌɪdɪn], \p_ˈɛ_n_t_ɐ_m_ˌɪ_d_ɪ_n]\
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Antiprotozoal agent effective in trypanosomiasis, leishmaniasis, and some fungal infections; used in treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. It may cause diabetes mellitus, central nervous system damage, and other toxic effects.
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hydromorphic
- [Greek] Structurally adapted to an aquatic environment, as organs of water plants.