Beclometasone dipropionate (
INN modified) or beclomethasone dipropionate (
USAN, former
BAN), also referred to as beclometasone (INN), is a potent Class A
glucocorticoid steroid drug. In the form of an
inhaler (e.g. Becotide), a wide number of brands of which are available, it is used for the prophylaxis of
asthma. As a
nasal spray (e.g. Beconase, Vancenase), it is used for the treatment of
rhinitis (e.g.
hayfever) and
sinusitis. In some instances it is used by oral pathologists in the treatment of unusually severe canker sores.
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A drug being studied in the treatment of graft-versus-host disease. It belongs to a family of drugs called corticosteroids.
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