Budesonide is a corticosteroid with strong glucocorticoid and weak mineralocorticoid characteristics. Budesonide exhibits anti-inflammatory and anti-asthma activities and is used clinically to treat Crohn’s disease, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder…

A glucocorticoid steroid that activates the glucorcorticoid receptor with an EC₅₀ value of 12.4 nM; reduces inflammation and has utility in inflammatory diseases, like asthma and inflammatory bowel disease; may be abused by athletes.