Medications

Question 1

What are some of the endocrine side effects associated with use of immune checkpoint inhibitors?

Answer 1

• Adrenal insufficiency
• Thyroid disease
• Hypophysitis

Question 2

For patients on abiraterone, why is prednisone also prescribed?

Answer 2

To help prevent the effects of adrenal insufficiency

Abiraterone blocks androgen synthesis and cortisol production.