[Cyanotic Raynaud phenomenon as a side effect of Amphotericin B]

Klin Padiatr. 1996 Mar-Apr;208(2):53-5. doi: 10.1055/s-2008-1043994.
[Article in German]

Abstract

Despite its wellknown adverse effects, Amphoterin B is an integral part of any supportive therapy in haematology/oncology. We report on a thirteen year old boy with acute myelogenous leukemia and suspected fungoid pneumonia. Shortly after iv or inhalative application of Amphotericin B he repeatedly presented with a Raynaud phenomenon of his toes, which ceased after switching to Ambisome (liposomal unilamellar encapsuled Amphotericin B). Since there is evidence that thromboxane A2-mediated arteriolar spasms of renal vessels provoke the wellknown increase in serum creatinine after Amphotericin B, and in different species pulmonal vasoconstriction has been observed, we speculate that a similar mechanism is responsible for the observed Raynaud phenomenon. Thus we suggest inhibitors of prostaglandine synthesis for therapy.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Amphotericin B / adverse effects*
  • Antifungal Agents / administration & dosage
  • Antifungal Agents / adverse effects*
  • Candidiasis / drug therapy*
  • Humans
  • Ischemia / chemically induced*
  • Ischemia / diagnosis
  • Leukemia, Myeloid, Acute / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / drug therapy*
  • Male
  • Opportunistic Infections / drug therapy*
  • Raynaud Disease / chemically induced*
  • Raynaud Disease / diagnosis
  • Toes / blood supply*

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents
  • Amphotericin B