Corticosteroids and serious cytarabine-induced pulmonary edema

Authors
Larouche, G Denault, A Prenovault, J
Citation
G. Larouche et al., Corticosteroids and serious cytarabine-induced pulmonary edema, PHARMACOTHE, 20(11), 2000, pp. 1396-1399
Citations number
13
Categorie Soggetti
Pharmacology
Journal title
PHARMACOTHERAPY
ISSN journal
02770008 → ACNP
Volume
20
Issue
11
Year of publication
2000
Pages
1396 - 1399
Database
ISI
SICI code
0277-0008(200011)20:11<1396:CASCPE>2.0.ZU;2-F
Abstract
A woman with acute leukemia receiving induction chemotherapy with conventio nal doses of cytarabine (ARA-C) 200 mg/m(2)/day and daunorubicin 45 mg/m(2) /day developed acute respiratory distress syndrome. Respiratory failure was attributed to ARA-C primarily by exclusion and radiographic findings. She was weaned rapidly from the ventilator after receiving steroid therapy.