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Powder administration of pure budesonide for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis
Author(s) -
Pedersen B.,
Larsen B. BUNDGAARD,
Dahl R.,
Lindqvist N.,
Mygind N.
Publication year - 1991
Publication title -
allergy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.363
H-Index - 173
eISSN - 1398-9995
pISSN - 0105-4538
DOI - 10.1111/j.1398-9995.1991.tb00627.x
Subject(s) - budesonide , medicine , administration (probate law) , allergy , dermatology , asthma , immunology , political science , law
The objective of this study was to compare the efficacy and safety of a pure powder formulation of budesonide, delivered from a new multi‐dose dispenser for nasal drug application, with the commercially available budesonide pressurized aerosol, and with placebo. Of 116 patients with grass pollen‐induced allergic rhinitis, 112 finished the study, which comprised a 4‐week treatment period, preceded by a 1‐week run‐in period. The patients were randomized to four parallel treatment groups: budesonide powder 400 Hg daily; budesonide powder 800 μg daily; budesonide aerosol 400 μg daily; and placebo Powder. Treatment was given once daily in the morning. The study was double‐blind regarding comparison between budesonide powder and Placebo. Assessment of efficacy, made by comparing mean scores of nasal symptoms and use of rescue medication, showed equal efficacy of all three budesonide groups compared with placebo. There were no differences between budesonide‐and placebo‐treated groups with regard to side effects. Budesonide treatment had no demonstrable effect on the HPA‐axis assessed by measurement of 24‐h urine cortisol. We conclude that budesonide, delivered as pure powder from a multi‐dose dispenser, is effective and safe for the treatment of seasonal allergic rhinitis. This new formulation is a good alternative to the commercially available preparations, as it does not contain carrier gas, preservatives or lubricants.