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.