Drug details

Tarpeyo (budesonide delayed release capsules)

type of Corticosteroids

Tarpeyo (budesonide) is a corticosteroid indicated to reduce proteinuria in adults with primary immunoglobulin A nephropathy (IgAN) at risk of rapid disease progression, generally a urine protein-to-creatinine ratio (UPCR) ≥ 1.5 g/g.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea,
• lightheadedness,
• vomiting,
• weakness,
• tiredness,
• hives, 
• difficulty breathing, 
• swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat, 
• easy bruising, 
• impotence,
• acne,
• thinning skin,
• pain or burning when you urinate, 
• bruising, 
• stretch marks, 
• swelling in your ankles, 
• increased body fat, and
• changes in the shape or location of body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist)
• increased acne or facial hair, 
• rectal bleeding, 
• menstrual problems, 
• loss of interest in sex (in men),