Mechanism of Action
Description: Budesonide controls the rate of protein synthesis, depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes, fibroblasts, reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilisation at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation.
Pharmacokinetics:
Absorption: Rapid and almost complete after oral admin but has poor systemic availability.
Metabolism: Undergoes first-pass metabolism.