Ciclesonide
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Ciclesonide
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| Systematic (IUPAC) name | |
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| Identifiers | |
| CAS number | |
| ATC code | R03 |
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| Chemical data | |
| Formula | C32H44O7 |
| Mol. mass | 540.688 g/mol |
| Pharmacokinetic data | |
| Bioavailability | ? |
| Metabolism | ? |
| Half life | ? |
| Excretion | ? |
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| Pregnancy cat. |
B3(AU) |
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| Routes | ? |
Ciclesonide is a glucocorticoid used to treat obstructive airway diseases. Brand names include Alvesco.
Indications
Maintenance treatment in persistant asthma
Specific Considerations
Pregnancy
No data as yet exists, Other inhaled glucocorticoids are considered ADEC category B3
Breastfeeding
Should be safe to use
Practice Points
-Appears to be as effective as budesonide or fluticasone for maintenance treatment in persistent asthma although long term data on clinical outcomes are lacking
-In short term studies ciclesonide had a minimal effect on markers of adrenal suppression but data with long term use is lacking
Rossi S (Ed.) (2006). Australian Medicines Handbook 2006. Adelaide: Australian Medicines Handbook. ISBN 0-9757919-2-3
(A07EA, C05AA, D07, D10AA, H02, R01AD, R03BA, S01BA, S02B, and S03B)
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