Pentamidine Mesylate

**Semantic type:** Antibiotic|Organic Chemical|Pharmacologic Substance

**Definition:** The mesylate salt form of pentamidine, a synthetic derivative of amidine, with antiprotozoal and antifungal activities. Although the precise mode of action of pentamidine is unclear, it appears to interfere with microbial nuclear metabolism by inhibiting DNA, RNA, phospholipid and protein synthesis.

**Synonyms:** - Lomidine - PENTAMIDINE MESYLATE - Pentamidine Dimesilate