Drug Summary

  Drug name:  beclometasone
  Chemical name:  Beclomethasone dipropionate
  Formula:  C₂₈H₃₇ClO₇
  Weight:   521.042
  CAS no:  5534-09-8
  DrugBank link:  DB00394
  Description:  Beclomethasone dipropionate is a prodrug of the free form, Beclomethasone (beclomethasone-17-monopropionate). An anti-inflammatory, synthetic corticosteroid, it is used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent and in aerosol form for the treatment of asthma and allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial). Beclometasone dipropionate is also being investigated for oral treatment in mild-to-moderate Crohn’s disease of ileal or ileal-right colonic localisation and for “topical” use mild-to-moderate graft versus host disease. It is marketed under several brand names such as Qnasl (US) and Rivanase AQ (Canada).
  Indication:  Used in the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age and older, and in treating symptoms for allergic rhinitis (seasonal or perennial) in patients 12 years of age and older. Also being investigated for oral treatment in mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease of ileal or ileal-right colonic localisation and for "topical" use mild-to-moderate graft versus host disease.