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  BUDESONIDE BRAND NAME:- PULMICORT 100,200,400 ug/ metered dose inhaler, BUDECORT 100ug/ metered dose inhalation. FORACORT : Formoterol 6 ug + BUDESONIDE 100 ug/200ug ROTACAPS. RHINOCORT 50ug per metered dose nasal spray; BUDENASE AQ 100ug metered dose aqueous nasal spray;  BUDESONIDE is a nonhalogenated glucocorticoid with high Topical: systemic activity ration (greater first pass metabolism than beclomethasone). Small fraction that is absorbed is rapidly metabolized; less systemic effects,may be preferred in more severe dose. PHARMACODYNAMIC:-  Budesonide is a glucocorticoid used to treat respiratory and digestive conditions by reducing inflammation. It has a wide therapeutic index, as dosing varies highly from patient to patient. Patients should be counselled regarding the risk of hypercorticism and adrenal axis suppression.Budesonide appears to be retained within cells, allowing for a once-daily treatment regimen in certain patient groups. MECHANISM OF ACTION:- Budes...