Is tarpeyo a steroid?

Is Tarpeyo a steroid?

Tarpeyo (budesonide) is a corticosteroid (a “steroid”). It is a type of steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation in the body.

What kind of steroid is it, and what does that mean for use?

Tarpeyo contains budesonide, which is an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid. It’s designed to deliver the drug to the colon, which is why it’s used for inflammatory bowel conditions rather than as a general systemic steroid.

How to tell from the label

If the active ingredient is budesonide (like in Tarpeyo), then it is a steroid.

Sources:
1. https://www.drugs.com/tarpeyo.html