Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in an HIV Patientreceiving Fluticasone and Ritonavir

Iatrogenic Cushing’s syndrome and Secondary Adrenal Insufficiency in an HIV Patientreceiving Fluticasone and Ritonavir

Objectives: To illustrate that the protease inhibitor (PI) ritonavir, widely used as part of the treatment for HIV, might cause drug–drug interactions with inhaled corticosteroids. Material and methods: A case report is presented. Results: An HIV-positive patient presented with gradually changing...

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Main Authors: Imro Vlasveld, Maarten O. van Aken, Cees Van Nieuwkoop
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SMC MEDIA SRL 2014-04-01
Series:European Journal of Case Reports in Internal Medicine
Subjects:
Cushing's syndrome, secondary adrenal insufficiency, ritonavir
Online Access:http://ejcrim.com/index.php/EJCRIM/article/view/43

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