Budesonide is a steroid that reduces inflammation in the body. It is used to treat mild to moderate Crohns disease. Budesonide may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Budesonide is an agonist of glucocorticoid receptors. Among its effects are:
Controls the rate of protein synthesis.Depresses the migration of polymorphonuclear leukocytes and fibroblasts.Reverses capillary permeability and lysosomal stabilization at the cellular level to prevent or control inflammation.Has a potent glucocorticoid activity and weak mineralocorticoid activity.