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== Background == |
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* Antiprotozoal medication |
* Antiprotozoal medication |
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== Indications == |
=== Indications === |
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* [[Babesiosis]], in combination with [[azithromycin]] |
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* [[Pneumocystis jirovecii]] pneumonia prophylaxis or treatment (mild) |
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== Dosing == |
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* PJP prophylaxis |
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* [[Pneumocystis]] pneumonia (prophylaxis): 1500 mg p.o. once daily |
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* [[Pneumocystis]] pneumonia (treatment, mild-to-moderate): 750 mg p.o. twice daily |
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[[Category:Antiparasitics]] |
[[Category:Antiparasitics]] |
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Latest revision as of 20:04, 25 June 2024
Background
- Antiprotozoal medication
Indications
- Malaria, in combination with proguanil (atovaquone-proguanil)
- Babesiosis, in combination with azithromycin
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia prophylaxis or treatment (mild)
Dosing
- Pneumocystis pneumonia (prophylaxis): 1500 mg p.o. once daily
- Pneumocystis pneumonia (treatment, mild-to-moderate): 750 mg p.o. twice daily
