Chemical formula: C₂₄H₃₁FO₆ Molecular mass: 434.498 g/mol PubChem compound: 82153
Flunisolide is a glucocorticoid and it is several hundred times more potent than the cortisol standard. The principal mechanism of action of flunisolide is to activate glucocorticoid receptors, meaning it has an anti-inflammatory action. It is used for the treatment of allergic rhinitis.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| R01AD04 | Flunisolide | R Respiratory system → R01 Nasal preparations → R01A Decongestants and other nasal preparations for topical use → R01AD Corticosteroids |
| R03BA03 | Flunisolide | R Respiratory system → R03 Drugs for obstructive airway diseases → R03B Other drugs for obstructive airway diseases, inhalants → R03BA Glucocorticoids |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLUNISOLIDE Nasal solution | FDA, National Drug Code (US) | MPI, US: SPL/Old |
Flunisolide is an active ingredient of these brands:
Germany (DE)Italy (IT)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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