What is "ciclesonide"

n. A glucocorticoid used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis.

Ciclesonide is a glucocorticoid used to treat asthma and allergic rhinitis. It is marketed under the brand names Alvesco for asthma and Omnaris, Omniair, and Zetonna for hay fever in the US and Canada. Phase 3 trials for the hay fever indication outside of the US are ongoing. The drug was approved for adults and children 12 and over by the US Food and Drug Administration in October 2006. Side effects of the medication include headache, nosebleeds, and inflammation of the nose and throat linings.