Chief Cushie ~MaryO~ Posted July 14, 2008 Chief Cushie Report Share Posted July 14, 2008 From http://www.ingentaconnect.com/content/bsc/...5b58pr25t.alice Adrenal suppression and Cushing's syndrome secondary to an interaction between ritonavir and fluticasone: a review of the literature Authors: Foisy, MM; Yakiwchuk, EMK1; Chiu, I2; Singh, AE2 Source: HIV Medicine, Volume 9, Number 6, July 2008 , pp. 389-396(8) Publisher: Blackwell Publishing Abstract: Objective The purpose of this article is to provide a systematic overview of the literature on adrenal suppression and Cushing's syndrome secondary to an interaction between inhaled/intranasal fluticasone and ritonavir. The clinical presentation, diagnosis and management will be discussed. Methods A literature search using Medline and EMBASE and a search of abstracts of the three previous years of major HIV-related conferences were carried out. Results There were 25 cases (15 adult and 10 paediatric) of significant adrenal suppression secondary to an interaction between ritonavir and inhaled fluticasone, and three cases involving ritonavir and intranasal fluticasone. Cases with other steroids were not reported; however, there were cases of adrenal suppression with itraconazole [also a potent cytochrome p (CYP) 3A4 inhibitor] and inhaled budesonide. Clinicians need to differentiate between antiretroviral-induced lipodystrophy syndrome and iatrogenic Cushing's syndrome secondary to glucocorticoid use. Long-term fluticasone and ritonavir should be avoided. If ritonavir is required, another inhaled steroid such as low-dose budesonide or beclomethasone can be used cautiously. Upon discontinuation of inhaled corticosteroids, close monitoring for symptoms of adrenal insufficiency is warranted. The need for steroid replacement therapy at physiological doses should be assessed. Conclusions The combination of ritonavir and fluticasone should be avoided. Budesonide, beclomethasone, triamcinolone and flunisolide appear to be safer options. Keywords: drug interaction; fluticasone; ritonavir; HIV Document Type: Research article DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-1293.2008.00579.x Affiliations: 1: Capital Health, Department of Regional Pharmacy Services, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and 2: Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada The full text article is available for purchase $54.87 plus tax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justashell Posted July 15, 2008 Report Share Posted July 15, 2008 Great...I like that stuff!!! (fluticasone) Don't know about the other stuff---but I'm going to be watching things like a hawk... Thanks MaryO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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