Budesonide (11.Beta.,16.Alpha.(S))
Budesonide is a synthetic corticosteroid medication that reduces inflammation in the body. It is primarily used to treat inflammatory conditions of the airways (such as asthma and COPD), allergic rhinitis, and inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Budesonide is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid used to treat asthma, allergic reactions, and inflammatory bowel conditions.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 1367172
- Generic
- Budesonide (11.Beta.,16.Alpha.(S))
- Class
- pin-variant
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
- —
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Treats inflammatory and allergic conditions including asthma, allergic rhinitis, nasal polyps, COPD, and inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis). Available in inhaled, nasal spray, oral, and rectal formulations.
Acts as a glucocorticoid receptor agonist, reducing inflammation by inhibiting inflammatory cell migration, decreasing cytokine production, suppressing immune responses, and reducing vascular permeability at the site of inflammation.
May cause local side effects depending on formulation (oral thrush with inhalers, nasal irritation). Systemic effects are possible with prolonged high-dose use including adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, and increased infection risk. Not for acute asthma attacks. Taper gradually after long-term use.
Official drug label
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