Pseudohyperaldosteroism during itraconazole treatment: a hitherto neglected clinically significant side effect

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We describe a married couple who both presented with hypertension and hypokalaemia. Both patients were diagnosed with pseudohyperaldosteronism triggered by the widely used antifungal drug itraconazole. This effect appears to be dose-dependent, where a daily intake of 100 mg itraconazole is enough to induce pseudohyperaldosteronism. Clinicians should be aware of pseudohyperaldosteronism as a possible adverse effect of itraconazole, and we recommend monitoring potassium levels and blood pressure in all patients receiving this drug over a longer period of time. Voriconazole is probably an alternative antifungal treatment to itraconazole but also with this drug potassium levels should be monitored.

Original languageEnglish
JournalDrug and Therapeutics Bulletin
Volume61
Issue number3
Pages (from-to)44-47
Number of pages4
ISSN0012-6543
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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    Research areas

  • dermatology, drugs: infectious diseases, endocrinology, hypertension, unwanted effects / adverse reactions

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