DrugDosageCost*
TMP-SMZ (Bactrim, Septra)1 double-strength tablet (160 mg TMP/800 mg SMZ) orally once daily$ 38, brand 11 to 14, generic
or
1 tablet (80 mg TMP/400 mg SMZ) orally once daily23, brand 7 to 10, generic
or
1 double-strength tablet orally three times every week15, brand 5 to 6, generic
Dapsone100 mg orally once daily for PCP.5 to 10, generic 3 to 5, generic 3, brand
In toxoplasma IgG–positive-patients: use 50-mg dapsone orally once daily, plus pyrimethamine (Daraprim), 50 mg orally every week and leucovorin, 25 mg orally every week96 to 108, generic
or
dapsone, 200 mg orally every week, plus pyrimethamine, 75 mg orally every week, and leucovorin, 25 mg orally every week1 to 3, generic 5, generic 96 to 108, generic
Aerosolized pentamidine (NebuPent)300 mg aerosolized by Respirgard II jet nebulizer every month; administer in negative-airflow room to patients screened for active TB; pretreat with inhaled bronchodilator in patients who experience cough or bronchospasm99, brand
Atovaquone (Mepron)750 mg orally twice daily (1,500 mg per day)833, brand