Medicine detail

Atovaquone

Used for: Atovaquone oral suspension is a quinone antimicrobial drug indicated for: Prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). ( 1.1 ) Treatment of mild-to-moderate PCP in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate TMP-SMX.

Antibacterial or antibiotic medicine Antibiotic and antibacterial ID 1744
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What It Is Used For

Used for: Atovaquone oral suspension is a quinone antimicrobial drug indicated for: Prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX). ( 1.1 ) Treatment of mild-to-moderate PCP in adults and adolescents aged 13 years and older who cannot tolerate TMP-SMX.

Active Ingredient

ATOVAQUONE

Chemical Name

ATOVAQUONE

Common Brands

ATOVAQUONE

Generic / Alternate Names

ATOVAQUONE

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