Alternative Names for Budesonide and Triamcinolone
Budesonide and triamcinolone acetonide are the generic names for these corticosteroids, with multiple brand name formulations available depending on the route of administration and indication.
Budesonide Brand Names
Inhaled formulations:
- Pulmicort Turbuhaler - dry powder inhaler for asthma 1, 2
- Pulmicort Respules - nebulized suspension for asthma 2
- Rhinocort AQ - intranasal aqueous spray for allergic rhinitis 3
Oral formulations:
- Entocort - oral capsules for Crohn's disease 3
- Budenofalk - oral capsules for inflammatory bowel disease 3
- Budesonide MMX - modified-release oral formulation for ulcerative colitis 3
The generic compound name is simply "budesonide" across all formulations 3.
Triamcinolone Brand Names
Intranasal formulations:
- Nasacort Allergy 24HR - over-the-counter aqueous nasal spray (triamcinolone acetonide, 55 µg per spray) 3, 4
Injectable formulations:
- Triamcinolone acetonide is used for intralesional injections in dermatologic conditions at concentrations of 5-20 mg/mL 4
The generic compound name is "triamcinolone acetonide" 3, 5, 6.
Chemical Relationship
Budesonide exists as a 1:1 mixture of two diastereomers (R and S forms) in all commercial formulations 6. Both budesonide and triamcinolone acetonide belong to the glucocorticosteroid class and can demonstrate cross-reactivity in hypersensitive individuals, particularly through shared structural features 6.