Substance
ID:277
Names and Identifiers
IUPAC name
(1R,2S,10S,11S,13S,14R,15S,17S)-1-chloro-14,17-dihydroxy-14-(2-hydroxyacetyl)-2,13,15-trimethyltetracyclo[8.7.0.0^{2,7}.0^{11,15}]heptadeca-3,6-dien-5-one
Synonyms
Beclometasona [INN-Spanish]Beclometasonum [INN-Latin]BeclomethasoneBeclometasone
Brand Name
EntydermaPropadermSanasthmaxSanasthmylVancerilViarexVancenaseVanceril Double StrengthAnceronBeclometasondipropionat MikronRino-ClenilVancenase AQViaroxAerobecBeconase AQKorbutoneAndionBecloforteBeclometBeclorhinolBeclovalQVAR 80BeconasolBecotideClenil-AInaloneQVARAldecinBeclacinBecloventBecodisksBeconase
IUPAC Traditional name
beclomethasone
Registration numbers
CAS Number
Properties
Physical Property
Solubility
49.39 mg/L
Hydrophobicity(logP)
1.3
Molecule Details
Drug Groups
approved
Description
Beclometasone dipropionate is a prodrug of the free form, beclometasone. An anti-inflammatory, synthetic glucocorticoid, it is used topically as an anti-inflammatory agent and in aerosol form for the treatment of asthma. Beclometasone dipropionate is also being investigated for oral treatment in mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease of ileal or ileal-right colonic localisation and for "topical" use mild-to-moderate graft versus host disease.
Indication
For the maintenance treatment of asthma as prophylactic therapy in patients 5 years of age and older. Also being investigated for oral treatment in mild-to-moderate Crohn's disease of ileal or ileal-right colonic localisation and for "topical" use mild-to-moderate graft versus host disease.
Pharmacology
Beclometasone, a synthetic halogenated glucocorticoid with antiinflammatory and vasoconstrictive effects, is used for treating steroid-dependent asthma, allergic or nonallergic rhinitis, or recurrent nasal polyps.
Toxicity
The acute toxicity of beclometasone dipropionate is low. The only harmful effect that follows inhalation of large amounts of the drug over a short period of time is suppression of hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) function. Chronic: The excessive use of beclometasone dipropionate over a long period could lead to adrenal suppression.
Affected Organisms
Humans and other mammals
Biotransformation
Metabolism mediated via esterase enzymes that are found in most tissues. Undergoes rapid and extensive conversion to beclomenthasone-17-monopropionate (17-BMP) during absorption
Absorption
Mean peak plasma concentration was 88pg/ml at 0.5 hour
Half Life
2.8 hours
Protein Binding
87% to albumin and transcortin
Elimination
Irrespective of the route of administration (injection, oral or inhalation), BDP and its metabolites are mainly excreted in the feces. Less than 10% of the drug and its metabolites are excreted in the urine.
Clearance
High plasma clearance after intravenous administration (150 and 120 L/hour).
References
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Willey RF, Milne LJ, Crompton GK, Grant IW: Beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol and oropharyngeal candidiasis. Br J Dis Chest. 1976 Jan;70(1):32-8.
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Salzman GA, Pyszczynski DR: Oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients treated with beclomethasone dipropionate delivered by metered-dose inhaler alone and with Aerochamber. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1988 Feb;81(2):424-8.
[Pubmed]
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Fukushima C, Matsuse H, Tomari S, Obase Y, Miyazaki Y, Shimoda T, Kohno S: Oral candidiasis associated with inhaled corticosteroid use: comparison of fluticasone and beclomethasone. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003 Jun;90(6):646-51.
[Pubmed]
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Astegiano M, Pagano N, Sapone N, Simondi D, Bertolusso L, Bresso F, Demarchi B, Pellicano R, Bonardi R, Marconi S, Rizzetto M: Efficacy and safety of oral beclomethasone dipropionate for ileal or ileal-right colon Crohn's disease of mild-to-moderate activity or in remission: Retrospective study. Biomed Pharmacother. 2007 Jul;61(6):370-6. Epub 2007 Mar 12.
[Pubmed]
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McDonald GB: Oral beclomethasone dipropionate: a topically active corticosteroid for the treatment of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2007 Oct;16(10):1709-24.
[Pubmed]
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Hockenbery DM, Cruickshank S, Rodell TC, Gooley T, Schuening F, Rowley S, David D, Brunvand M, Berryman B, Abhyankar S, Bouvier M, McDonald GB: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of oral beclomethasone dipropionate as a prednisone-sparing therapy for gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease. Blood. 2007 May 15;109(10):4557-63. Epub 2007 Jan 23.
[Pubmed]
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Castilla C, Perez-Simon JA, Sanchez-Guijo FM, Diez-Campelo M, Ocio E, Perez-Persona E, Lopez-Villar O, Vazquez L, Caballero D, San Miguel JF: Oral beclomethasone dipropionate for the treatment of gastrointestinal acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2006 Sep;12(9):936-41.
[Pubmed]
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References
• Willey RF, Milne LJ, Crompton GK, Grant IW: Beclomethasone dipropionate aerosol and oropharyngeal candidiasis. Br J Dis Chest. 1976 Jan;70(1):32-8. Pubmed
• McDonald GB: Oral beclomethasone dipropionate: a topically active corticosteroid for the treatment of gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease following allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation. Expert Opin Investig Drugs. 2007 Oct;16(10):1709-24. Pubmed
• Castilla C, Perez-Simon JA, Sanchez-Guijo FM, Diez-Campelo M, Ocio E, Perez-Persona E, Lopez-Villar O, Vazquez L, Caballero D, San Miguel JF: Oral beclomethasone dipropionate for the treatment of gastrointestinal acute graft-versus-host disease (GVHD). Biol Blood Marrow Transplant. 2006 Sep;12(9):936-41. Pubmed
• Salzman GA, Pyszczynski DR: Oropharyngeal candidiasis in patients treated with beclomethasone dipropionate delivered by metered-dose inhaler alone and with Aerochamber. J Allergy Clin Immunol. 1988 Feb;81(2):424-8. Pubmed
• Fukushima C, Matsuse H, Tomari S, Obase Y, Miyazaki Y, Shimoda T, Kohno S: Oral candidiasis associated with inhaled corticosteroid use: comparison of fluticasone and beclomethasone. Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol. 2003 Jun;90(6):646-51. Pubmed
• Astegiano M, Pagano N, Sapone N, Simondi D, Bertolusso L, Bresso F, Demarchi B, Pellicano R, Bonardi R, Marconi S, Rizzetto M: Efficacy and safety of oral beclomethasone dipropionate for ileal or ileal-right colon Crohn's disease of mild-to-moderate activity or in remission: Retrospective study. Biomed Pharmacother. 2007 Jul;61(6):370-6. Epub 2007 Mar 12. Pubmed
• Hockenbery DM, Cruickshank S, Rodell TC, Gooley T, Schuening F, Rowley S, David D, Brunvand M, Berryman B, Abhyankar S, Bouvier M, McDonald GB: A randomized, placebo-controlled trial of oral beclomethasone dipropionate as a prednisone-sparing therapy for gastrointestinal graft-versus-host disease. Blood. 2007 May 15;109(10):4557-63. Epub 2007 Jan 23. Pubmed