Wednesday, July 8, 2026

Drug profile · INN

ciclesonide

ciclesonide (ALVESCO 160) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved TGA: approved
US status approved
Patents linked 4
Pipeline programs 3
News articles 0
Drug details — ciclesonide
US status
approved
Class
Route
NASAL
Patents
4
Programs
3
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

ciclesonide (ALVESCO 160) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ciclesonide
Brand ALVESCO 160
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route NASAL
Formulation SPRAY

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
TGA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. ciclesonide Phase 3 · Takeda · Asthma
  2. ciclesonide (XRP1526) Phase 3 · Takeda · Respiratory Tract Diseases
  3. Ciclesonide Approved · Takeda · Allergic Rhinitis

Related & competitor drugs

  1. beclomethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  2. betamethasone acetate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  3. betamethasone dipropionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  4. betamethasone valerate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  5. budesonide Alimentary tract and metabolism (A07)
  6. clobetasol propionate Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
  1. US 9422327

    Process for preparing crystalline ciclesonide with defined particle size

    Expires Mon Aug 18 2036 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  2. US 8486923

    Use of the combination of ciclesonide and antihistamines for the treatment of allergic rhinitis

    Expires Mon Jul 11 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  3. US 8481516

    Ciclesonide containing sterile aqueous suspension

    Expires Mon Jul 04 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted
  4. US 8435497

    Formoterol of and ciclesonide combination

    Expires Mon May 02 2033 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    granted

Frequently asked questions

What is ciclesonide?

ciclesonide (ALVESCO 160) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Associated with Chiesi Australia Pty Ltd. Route of administration: nasal. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ciclesonide?

ALVESCO 160 is a marketed brand name for ciclesonide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ciclesonide?

ciclesonide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.