| budesonide | <chemical> A glucocorticoid used in the management of asthma, the treatment of various skin disorders, and allergic rhinitis. Pharmacological action: steroidal anti-inflammatory agents, bronchodilator agents, glucocorticoids, topical. Chemical name: Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione,16,17-(butylidenebis(oxy))-11,21-dihydroxy-, (11beta,16alpha)- (12 Dec 1998) |
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