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Tricort 40 mg Injection, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Injection. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. Secondary and off-label uses of Tricort 40 mg Injection have also been mentioned below.
The right dosage of Tricort 40 mg Injection depends on the age, gender, and medical history of the patient. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Tricort 40 mg Injection can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Tricort 40 mg Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
It is also important to note that Tricort 40 mg Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Warnings related to Tricort 40 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease must refrain from the use of Tricort 40 mg Injection since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Tricort 40 mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug interactions for Tricort 40 mg Injection have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Tricort 40 mg Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Tricort 40 mg Injection 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.
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Is the use of Tricort 40 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Tricort can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Tricort, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Tricort 40 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Tricort in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Tricort is unavailable.
What is the effect of Tricort 40 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
Tricort may cause harmful effects on kidney. if you feel its having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Tricort 40 mg Injection on the Liver?
There may be an adverse effect on the liver after taking Tricort. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Tricort 40 mg Injection on the Heart?
You may experience side effects on your heart after taking Tricort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, and do as he/she suggests.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tricort 40 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Tricort 40 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Tricort 40 mg Injection.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Tricort 40 mg Injection will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Tricort 40 mg Injection is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Tricort 40 mg Injection cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Tricort 40 mg Injection
There is no information on the effects of taking Tricort 40 mg Injection with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tricort 40 mg Injection
Information about the interaction of Tricort 40 mg Injection and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Tricort works by the reduction of inflammation and bringing respite to the patient.
The allergic reaction to Tricort is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.
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.
Tricort 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, Tricort is used for the treatment of scabies. Scabies is a parasitic infection caused by the mite Sarcoptes scabiei. It is diagnosed by either finding out the mite, its ova or its excreta. This often leads to a lot of itching and a rash. Scabies can be prevented by treating everyone in the house at the same time because scabies may take several weeks to present as a manifestation. It is also important to avoid prolonged skin to skin contact. The laundry should be done in hot water and it should be dried at the hottest temperature setting so that the mite gets killed. Unwashable items should be put in a bag and the bag should be closed tightly. In due course of time, the mites will die a natural death and the bag articles can be used again. It is also critical that the bath and hand towels are not shared with each other. Lastly, it is important to comply with the treatment completely.
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