budesonide nasal inhaler-spray, Rhinocort (Discontinued brand), Rhinocort Aqua

DRUG CLASS AND MECHANISM: Budesonide is a synthetic steroid belonging to the glucocorticoid family, a family in which cortisol (hydrocortisone) is the naturally occurring steroid. Hydrocortisone is produced in the adrenal glands. Glucocorticoid steroids have potent anti-inflammatory actions. When used as a nasal inhaler or spray, budesonide travels directly to the lining of the nose, and only 20% of the administered dose is absorbed into the body. Intranasal budesonide was approved by the FDA

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