In Vivo 11ß-Hydroxysteroid Dehydrogenase Inhibition in Posaconazole-Induced Hypertension and Hypokalemia.

We describe a case of apparent mineralocorticoid excess (AME) secondary to posaconazole therapy and suggest the biochemical mechanism. Clinical and laboratory investigation confirmed 11ß-hydroxysteroid dehydrogenase inhibition and withholding therapy led to a resolution of all clinical and laboratory abnormalities. Posaconazole was later restarted at a lower dose and prevented recurrence of this syndrome. Additional studies are necessary to determine the frequency of posaconazole-induced AME and whether other azole antifungals can be associated with this phenomenon.