Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid medicine, used mainly for treatment of various skin and Allergic conditions. Such as to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint, it helps in reducing Pain, Redness, Swelling, Itching skin conditions.
Usage of Triamcinolone acetonide Skin Cream
a Triamcinolone skin cream is a steroid which helps to reduce inflammation in our body. Also, Triamcinolone acetonide cream is used to treat the skin inflammation and itching caused by skin conditions such as eczema, dermatitis and Skin rash and Allergy, this medicine is used as a strong steroid medication.
The dental paste made with adding triamcinolone topical is used to treat mouth ulcers.
Usage of Triamcinolone acetonide IP Injections
Triamcinolone injection is used for treatment of Sevier inflammation, swelling, allergic reactions, some types of arthritis, gout, skin diseases, and many other medical problems. This injection is used on the patients who are not able to take medicines through their mouth.
Triamcinolone acetone Nasal Spray Usage
the Triamcinolone acetone Nasal Spray is used in asthmatic and Sevier allergic issue for asthma or nasal allergy patients. This helps to reduce itching and congestion in nose during heavy cough and cold. Triamcinolone is used to prevent and treat seasonal and year-round allergy symptoms (such as stuffy/runny nose, itchy eyes/nose/throat, sneezing). Triamcinolone drug belongs to a class known as corticosteroids. It works by reducing swelling (inflammation) in the nasal passages.
Dosage
Strictly Triamcinolone acetone Medicine is a steroid hence those should be taken as per the dosage instructed by the expert doctor which based on your health condition.
SOME OF DOSAGE OF TRIAMCINOLONE
Adult and Pediatric Dosage Forms and Strengths
Injectable Suspension
5 mg/mL
10 mg/mL
20 mg/mL
40 mg/mL
Dosing Consideraations – Should be Given as Follows:
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Dosage for Adult’s:
Treatment of rheumatic or arthritic disorders:
60 mg intramuscularly (IM) every 6 weeks; may be supplemented by additional 20-100 mg IM as needed
Intralesional injection (10 mg/mL suspension): 1 mg per injection site 1 or more times weekly; not to exceed 30 mg/day
Intra-articular/intrasynovial/soft-tissue injection: large joints, 15-40 mg; small joints/tendon sheath inflammation, 2.5-10 mg
Pediatric:
Treatment for rheumatic conditions:
0.11-1.6 mg/kg/day intramuscularly (IM) divided every 3-4 hours
Children 6-12 years: 0.03-0.2 mg/kg IM every 1-7 days
Children over 12 years: 60 mg IM every 6 weeks; may be supplemented by additional 20-100 mg IM as needed
Children over 12 years, intralesional injection (10 mg/mL suspension): 1 mg per injection site 1 or more times weekly; not to exceed 30 mg/day
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
Treatment for rheumatic or arthritic disorders:
Intralesional injection: 0.5 mg/²; repeated as needed
Intra-articular injection (20 mg/mL suspension): 10-20 mg (large joint); 2-6 mg (small joints); repeated every 3-4 weeks as needed
Dosing Considerations:
Dilute with local anesthetic (1% or 2% lidocaine without parabens) before intra-articular or intralesional injection
Dilute with D5/NS or D10/NS or NS or SWI before intralesional injection
Avoid diluents containing parabens or phenols
Dosing for Nasal Issue
1 to 2 spraying per time for an adult
1 spray per time for a child (Must be consulted with doctor before use)
Side Effects of Triamcinolone acetonide Medicine:
Triamcinolone acetonide based medicines are harmful for our health if used by overdose or for more than 1 to 2 weeks for medication.
Following are few symptoms and side effects of the same
- Skin Thinning
- Disbalance of Body Sugar Level
- Blood Thinning
- Abnormal / excessive hair growth
- Acne / Pimples
- Adrenal suppression
- Change in Digestion / Appetite
- Bloating
- Blood clots
- Bruising or swelling
- Cardiac enlargement
- Cataract
- Circulatory collapse
- Delayed wound healing
- Diabetes mellitus
- Euphoria
- Fracture
- Headache
- Increased appetite
- Increased intracranial pressure
- Indigestion
- Irregular heart rate (arrhythmia)
- Joint pain
- Joint tissues damage
- Lupus erythematosus-like lesions
- Male-pattern hair growth on women
- Muscle tissue disease
- Nausea
- Nerve pain
- Nosebleed
- Osteoporosis
- Other skin changes
- Pseudotumor cerebri (on withdrawal)
- Psychosis
- Irregular menstrual periods
- Scaling
- Severe allergic reaction (anaphylaxis)
- Sleep problems (insomnia)
- Spinning sensation (vertigo)
- Stomach or side pain
- Stroke
- Excessive Sweating
- Tendon rupture
- Thinning hair
- Vasculitis
- Increase in Skin Irritation and redness
Above are few conditional based symptoms and may vary on case-to-case basis.
While using this medicine first time, few symptoms may show up like Burning, itching, irritation, or skin dryness. those symptoms should disappear in a few days as your body adjusts with the medicine. If you feel that the symptoms are worse, then immediately notify your doctor. Always remember that such medication is prescribed because your doctor has judged the benefit are more than the side effects on your health condition. Many people have used this medicine without any serious side effects.
Always immediately notify your doctor upon any serious side effects, such as stretch marks, skin thinning and skin color change or discoloration, acne, abnormal hair growth, skin redness of bumps (folliculitis). Skin infections may become Sevier if this medication doesn’t suit you. Notify your doctor if redness, swelling, or irritation continues increasing. Rarely, it is possible in this medication it reaches by skin into your Veins or bloodstream.
This can lead to side effects of too much corticosteroid. These side effects may show in children and in the people who use this medication for a long time and over a large body skin area. If you found following symptoms after using this medicine such as: unusual tiredness, weight loss, headache, swelling in ankles or feet, increased thirst or more urination, vision issue. trouble breathing, Skin Rash, Increase in Itching / Swelling then immediately seek for a medical help.
Precautions to be followed while using Triamcinolone acetonide Medicine
1] This medicine is a steroid category medicine so always consult with an expert doctor before using it
2] Always share history and existing going on medication of yours to the doctor
3] Avoid Overdose / Missed dose of this medicines.
4] Don’t share the medicine with others, as every person condition may vary
5] Mandatorily share your all-medical history with doctor. Such as, Immunity issue, Blood pressure issue or diabetes with doctor so they can suggest you another suitable medicine according to your health condition.
6] If you feel any type of sever reaction then pls contact medical help.
Any Safe Medical alternatives for triamcinolone acetonide
Although Triamcinolone Acetonide (TAC) is one of the most common and effective treatments for allergy, keloids and hypertrophic scars, Triamcinolone Acetonide (TAC) is not effective in few patients, and few may experience adverse outcomes. Verapamil is a safe alternative to Triamcinolone Acetonide (TAC), but it must be consulted with doctor before using such medicines.
Last but not least, there are two sides of such steroid based medicines those are good and bad also, but ultimately under safe & expert recommendations Triamcinolone acetone like medicines helped many patients to relive their worse medical conditions with minimum side effects.
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