Product Description
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- Triamcinolone is a medication used for various conditions, including allergic disorders, arthritis, gout, blood diseases, respiratory issues, certain cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen diseases, and skin diseases.
- Discuss the risks and benefits of triamcinolone with your doctor, particularly if it is intended for epidural injection near the spine, as rare but serious side effects may occur.
- Triamcinolone is classified as a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid) that reduces the body’s immune response, alleviating symptoms such as swelling associated with these diseases.
- Triamcinolone may be administered through injection into various locations such as muscle (intramuscularly), skin lesion (intradermally), or joint (intra-articularly), typically performed by a healthcare professional.
- If self-administering intramuscular injections, receive proper training from a healthcare professional.
- The injection site, schedule, dosage, and treatment duration depend on your medical condition and response; do not inject intravenously, epidurally, or into the eye/nose without consulting your doctor.
- Follow the prescribed dosing schedule precisely for optimal benefits; do not change the dose or duration without consulting your doctor.
- Wash hands before using the medication and visually inspect the product for clumpy particles or discoloration; do not use if present.
- Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol before intramuscular injection, changing the location to avoid discomfort.
- Shake the vial before use, inject the prescribed dose immediately after withdrawing into the syringe.
- Properly store and discard syringes, needles, and medical supplies; consult your pharmacist for guidance.
- If using the medication long-term, do not abruptly stop without doctor approval, as some conditions may worsen.
- Joint injections may require caution in stressing the treated joint, even if it feels better; consult your doctor for guidance.
- Inform your doctor of any worsening conditions or new symptoms.
- Possible side effects of triamcinolone include redness or pain at the injection site, stomach upset, headache, dizziness, trouble sleeping, or weight gain. If persistent or worsening, inform your doctor or pharmacist.
- The medication is prescribed because the benefits outweigh the risk of side effects for most people.
- Regularly check blood pressure, as triamcinolone may raise it; inform your doctor of high results.
- Watch for elevated blood sugar levels, which can worsen or cause diabetes; report symptoms like increased thirst/urination. Diabetic patients should monitor blood sugar regularly and consult their doctor for necessary adjustments.
- Triamcinolone may lower immunity, increasing infection risk; notify your doctor of signs of infection like persistent sore throat, fever, chills, or cough.
- Report serious side effects promptly, including weakness, puffy face, unusual weight gain, thinning skin, bone pain, menstrual changes, mood swings, bruising/bleeding, vision problems, and swelling of ankles/feet/hands or irregular heartbeat.
- In case of joint injection, notify your doctor if there’s fever, increased/severe pain with joint swelling, joint weakness, or decreased range of motion.
- Seek immediate medical help for very serious side effects, such as symptoms of stomach/intestinal bleeding (abdominal pain, black/tarry stools, coffee ground-like vomit).
- A severe allergic reaction to the drug is rare but requires immediate medical attention, with symptoms like rash, swelling of face/tongue/throat, severe dizziness, or difficulty breathing.
- The provided information does not cover all possible side effects; contact your doctor or pharmacist for any unlisted effects.
- Inform your doctor or pharmacist about any allergies to triamcinolone or other corticosteroids, as the product may contain inactive ingredients that can cause allergic reactions.
- Share your medical history, including bleeding problems, blood clots, osteoporosis, diabetes, eye diseases, heart problems, high blood pressure, infections, kidney or liver disease, mental/mood conditions, stomach/intestinal issues, seizures, thyroid problems, or mineral imbalances.
- Triamcinolone may cause dizziness; avoid driving or using machinery until you can do so safely, and limit alcohol or marijuana use, which can increase dizziness.
- Long-term use of corticosteroids may affect your body’s response to physical stress; inform healthcare providers about medication use before surgery, emergency treatment, or during serious illnesses/injuries.
- Carry a warning card or medical ID bracelet if using this medication for an extended period.
- Triamcinolone may mask signs of infection, making you more susceptible to infections or worsening existing ones; avoid contact with those who may spread infections.
- Notify healthcare professionals about triamcinolone use before immunizations, vaccinations, or skin tests; avoid contact with individuals who recently received live vaccines.
- The medication may cause stomach bleeding; limit alcohol consumption to reduce the risk.
- Older adults may be more sensitive to side effects, particularly bone loss, stomach bleeding, and mental/mood changes.
- Long-term use in children may slow down growth; consult the doctor for regular check-ups on height and growth.
- Avoid injecting this medication into a muscle for children under six years; consult your doctor for details.
- During pregnancy, use triamcinolone only when necessary, discussing risks and benefits with your doctor; it may rarely harm an unborn baby. Infants born to mothers using corticosteroids may experience hormone problems; notify your doctor of symptoms in your newborn.
- It’s unknown if the medication passes into breast milk; consult your doctor before breastfeeding.
| Generic name: | Triamcinolone Acetonide |
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| Formulation: | Vial |
| Strength(s): | 10mg/mL, 40mg/mL |
| Quantities Available: | 5 |
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