Ciclesonide

Category: pharmacological

Aliases: Alvesco

Pharmacological Mechanism

Inhaled corticosteroid prodrug — activated by lung esterases to des-ciclesonide. Lung-specific activation reduces oropharyngeal candidiasis + dysphonia vs other ICS. Once-daily dosing.

Half-Life (t½)

INH: 6h

Dosing Guidelines

• INH: Typical 0.16mg (Range: 0.08 - 0.32 mg)

Target Organ Systems

• respiratory