Is adrenocortical insufficiency a problem in preterm infants treated with antifungal prophylaxis with fluconazole?
Fluconazole and it duration were not associated with the incidence of symptoms related to adrenocortical insufficiency. Further prospective trials are needed to better define the relationship between fluconazole and adrenocortical insufficiency.
Doctors rely on information provided by pharmaceutical companies; there was inappropriate antibiotic prescribing.