Triamcinolone Acetonide Injection
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What is the most important information I should know about triamcinolone acetonide?
| Pronunciation: | trye am SIN oh lone a SEET oh nide |
| Brand: | Aristospan Injection, Clinacort, Clinalog, Ken-Jec 40, Kenalog-10, Triamcot, Triamonide 40, U-Tri-Lone |
 | You should not receive this medication if you are allergic to triamcinolone, or if you have a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP): |
Before receiving triamcinolone acetonide, tell your doctor if you are allergic to any drugs, or if you have any type of infection (including tuberculosis), a thyroid disorder, a muscle disorder, stomach or intestinal problems, or if you have recently had a heart attack.
This medication can decrease bone formation, which could lead to osteoporosis, especially with long-term use. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of bone loss while receiving triamcinolone acetonide.
Long-term use of steroids can also cause harmful effects on your eyes. Your doctor may want you to have regular eye exams while you are receiving triamcinolone acetonide.
Steroids can affect growth in children. Talk with your doctor if you think your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medication.
Steroids can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections, making it easier for you to get sick from being around others who are ill, or from bacteria in a skin wound. Use caution to prevent illness, infection, or injury.
 | If you need to have any type of surgery, tell the surgeon ahead of time if you have recently received a triamcinolone acetonide injection. |
| | Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with triamcinolone acetonide. The live vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease. |
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroids.
| | There are many other medicines that can cause serious medical problems if you take them together with triamcinolone acetonide. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you. |
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| Last updated: | June 14, 2007 |
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