Triamcinolone is an allopathic medicine The correct dosage of Triamcinolone depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Triamcinolone is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Triamcinolone is used -
Severe
Moderate
Is the use of Triamcinolone safe for pregnant women?
Triamcinolone can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Triamcinolone right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Triamcinolone safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Triamcinolone for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Triamcinolone on the Kidneys?
There can be some harmful effects on your kidneys after taking Triamcinolone. If you witness any side effects, discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Triamcinolone on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Triamcinolone. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Triamcinolone only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Triamcinolone on the Heart?
Triamcinolone may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
Triamcinolone should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triamcinolone unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triamcinolone habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Triamcinolone is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Triamcinolone as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Triamcinolone should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Triamcinolone cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Triamcinolone
There is no information on the effects of taking Triamcinolone with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triamcinolone
Information about the interaction of Triamcinolone and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Triamcinolone may cause changes in skin color. It may cause hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation because of its high density and its tendency to aggregate. Therefore, it should also be used under a doctor's supervision.
Triamcinolone is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
Yes, in recent years, triamcinolone acetonide injections have been in use for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. These injections are used as an add-on therapy with photodynamic therapy in order to reduce the sessions of the latter. Age-related macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the central straight vision which is indispensable for activities like sewing, reading, and driving. It affects the macula, a region which allows us to see the fine details. Gradually, it decreases the vision.
Triamcinolone is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.
Triamcinolone works by the reduction of inflammation and bringing respite to the patient.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
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