Atovaquone (Systemic)
Brand Names : Mepron
CategoryDescriptionAtovaquone (a-TOE-va-kwone) is used to treat and to prevent Pneumocystis carinii
(noo-moe-SISS-tis)
pneumonia (PCP), a very serious kind of pneumonia. This particular
kind of pneumonia occurs commonly in patients whose immune systems are not
working normally, such as cancer patients, transplant patients, and patients
with acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS).
This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription, in the
following dosage form:
Oral
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Oral suspension (U.S.)
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Tablets (Canada)
Brand NamesSome commonly used brand names are:
In the U.S. -
In Canada -
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