Increased Pneumonia Risk Associated with Concomitant Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids and Benzodiazepines: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis. Journal Abstract

Increased Pneumonia Risk Associated with Concomitant Use of Inhaled Corticosteroids and Benzodiazepines: A Pharmacovigilance Analysis.

Publication Date: 2024 Oct

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Authors

Junlong Ma; Yaxin Liu; Yuanyuan Sun; Chengxian Guo; Guoping Yang

Abstract

OBJECTIVE

Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are effective in managing asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) but increase the risk of pneumonia. Benzodiazepines (BZD), commonly prescribed for comorbid psychiatric disorders in asthma or COPD patients, are also associated with pneumonia. This study investigates the risk of pneumonia associated with the concomitant use of ICS and BZD.

Source

Lung

Pub Types(s)

Journal Article

Language

English

PubMed ID

39191908