beclomethasone diproprionate

beclomethasone diproprionate

A glucocorticosteroid with enhanced receptor-binding activity, but more rapid presystemic metabolism, which is used in inhalation prophylaxis of asthma, as well as rhinitis and sinusitis.
Pros
Enhanced receptor-binding activity; rapid presystemic metabolism.
Adverse effects
Cough, increased risk of nasopharyngeal candidiasis, dysosmia (smell of burning plastic), dysgeusia, central serous retinopathy.

beclomethasone diproprionate

Vanceril A new steroid molecule with enhanced receptor binding activity, but more rapid presystemic metabolism, which is used as inhalation antiasthmatic therapy. See Asthma.