Failure of amphotericin B spray to prevent aspergillosis in granulocytopenic patients

Nouv Rev Fr Hematol (1978). 1989;31(5):327-8.

Abstract

We tested the efficiency of a nasal spray of Amphotericin B (AmB) in leukemic patients, in an attempt to prevent pulmonary Aspergillosis. From January to July, 8 cases of invasive Aspergillosis (IA) in 19 new leukemic patients were identified. Between July and September 15 patients were treated by prophylactic nasal spray of AmB (daily dose 5 mg). Compliance was excellent, but nevertheless typical IA developed in 5 patients. We conclude that at the dosage used prophylactic administration of nasal spray of (AmB) does not prevent IA.

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Intranasal
  • Agranulocytosis / complications*
  • Amphotericin B / administration & dosage
  • Amphotericin B / therapeutic use*
  • Aspergillosis / etiology
  • Aspergillosis / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Leukemia / complications
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / etiology
  • Lung Diseases, Fungal / prevention & control*

Substances

  • Amphotericin B