Budesonide controlled release - Asahi Kasei Therapeutics
Alternative Names: Kinpeygo; Nefecon; NEFEGAN; PL-56; TARPEYO; VR-205Latest Information Update: 15 Oct 2026
At a glance
- Originator Uppsala University
- Developer Asahi Kasei Therapeutics; Everest Medicines; Viatris Inc
- Class Alcohols; Anti-inflammatories; Antiallergics; Antiasthmatics; Antitussives; Antivirals; Corticosteroids; Dioxoles; Glucocorticoids; Pregnenediones; Small molecules
- Mechanism of Action Glucocorticoid receptor agonists; Immunosuppressants
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Orphan Drug Status
Yes - IgA nephropathy; Primary biliary cirrhosis; Autoimmune hepatitis
Orphan designation is assigned by a regulatory body to encourage companies to develop drugs for rare diseases.
- New Molecular Entity No
Highest Development Phases
- Marketed IgA nephropathy