Which of the following corticosteroids is almost exclusively used topically or via inhalation to minimize systemic side effects?
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Correct answer: Budesonide
Budesonide has a high first-pass metabolism in the liver, meaning that any drug swallowed or absorbed systemically is quickly inactivated. This makes it ideal for local treatment in asthma or inflammatory bowel disease.
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