Budesonide
| Use attributes for filter ! | |
| Formula | C25H34O6 |
|---|---|
| Elimination half-life | 2. 0-3. 6 hours |
| Bioavailability | first pass effect |
| Metabolism | CYP3A4 |
| ATC code | A07EA06 (WHO) D07AC09 (WHO), R01AD05 (WHO), R03BA02 (WHO) |
| Protein binding | 85-90% |
| DrugBank | DB01222 |
| Date of Reg. | |
| Date of Upd. | |
| ID | 2173663 |
About Budesonide
Budesonide, sold under the brand name Pulmicort among others, is a medication of the corticosteroid type. It is available as an inhaler, pill, nasal spray, and rectal forms. The inhaled form is used in the long-term management of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.