inhaled corticosteroids and bruising

Last reviewed 01/2018

  • early bruising - this occurs in just under half of patients who are receiving inhaled corticosteroid therapy of 1000 mcg beclomethasone diproprionate or equivalent

  • skin thinning and telangiectasia also may occur

  • these effects are all dose-related

Reference:

  • Drug and Therapeutics Bulletin (2000), 38 (1), 5-8.