Off-Label Use of Ciprofloxacin/Dexamethasone Drops in the Pediatric Upper Airway: Case Presentation and Review of Adverse Effects

CONCLUSION: This is the first reported pediatric case of increased blood glucose levels associated with intranasal steroid suspensions, to the best of our knowledge. Counseling families on precise dose administration and potential endocrine disturbances is critical when prescribing these medications for off-label use in infants and small children, particularly among patients with underlying endocrine disorders such as diabetes.PMID:35703381 | DOI:10.1177/00034894221104461

Source: The Annals of Otology, Rhinology, and Laryngology - June 15, 2022 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: Tom Ben-Dov Jackie Yang Max M April Source Type: research