ICS and COPD: AERS Database
Search by indication (COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis) for all ICS (including fluticasone)
206 cases accounted for 213 AE’s
- All but 14 cases after 1997
- Mean age 68.8 years, 50% female
Adverse Events
- > 50% worsening COPD/ lack of effectiveness
- cataract - 5, bone - 6, HPA-axis - 8, skin - 4, fungal infection - 8, hyperglycemia - 8