Which intranasal corticosteroids can be used in patients on highly active antiretroviral therapy or pre-exposure prophylactic?

Int Forum Allergy Rhinol. 2024 Jun;14(6):1131-1134. doi: 10.1002/alr.23329. Epub 2024 Jan 31.

Abstract

All intranasal corticosteroid spray formulations are safe to use in patients on pre-exposure prophylaxis. Beclomethasone nasal spray can be used safely with all HAART and PrEP regimens.

Keywords: HAART; HIV; PrEP; chronic rhinitis; chronic sinusitis; corticosteroids.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intranasal*
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones* / administration & dosage
  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones* / therapeutic use
  • Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active*
  • Beclomethasone / administration & dosage
  • Beclomethasone / therapeutic use
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Nasal Sprays
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*

Substances

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Beclomethasone
  • Nasal Sprays