title: [Inhaled corticosteroids and behavioural changes in children].
abstract: Behavioural changes, such as hyperactivity, aggression, mood swings and agitation may occur during the use of inhaled corticosteroids. Children are particularly vulnerable to this possible adverse drug reaction. As this side effect is reversible, timely recognition is important in order to prevent unnecessary diagnostic investigations and problems at home or at school. In this article we present two patients, a seven-year-old boy and a nine-year-old girl, who illustrate the importance of awareness of this unwanted effect of inhaled corticosteroids.
authors: Universitair Medisch Centrum, afd. Klinische Farmacie, Utrecht, the Netherlands. nancybroos@hotmail.com
authors: Nancy
authors: N
authors: Broos
authors: Tjalling W
authors: TW
authors: de Vries
authors: Eric J
authors: EJ
authors: Duiverman
mesh_terms: D000280:Administration, Inhalation; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000730:Androstadienes / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001249:Asthma / Q000188:drug therapy*; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D000068298:Fluticasone; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011595:Psychomotor Agitation / Q000209:etiology
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000730:Androstadienes; D018927:Anti-Asthmatic Agents; D000068298:Fluticasone