Which of the following is a soft steroid useful in asthma?
Ciclesonide Inhaled coicosteroid. It is a prodrug which is metabolized to active compound by enzymes in the lungs. Thus, it has least risk of toxicity from systemic absorption when given by inhalational route. It is known as soft steroid.
Dexamethasone
Betamethasone
Ciclesonide
Hydrocoisone
Respiratory System