Meta-review: Adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids relevant to older patients

Katharina Mattishent, Menaka Thavarajah, Patricia Blanco, Daniel Gilbert, Andrew M. Wilson, Yoon K. Loke

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Abstract

In recent years, clinical trials and observational studies have raised concerns about the potential adverse effects of inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) such as pneumonia, cataract, fractures and hyperglycaemia, which are of particular concern for older patients.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)539-547
Number of pages9
JournalDrugs
Volume74
Issue number5
Early online date22 Mar 2014
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2014

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