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Triroid 40 mg Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. It is primarily used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. Triroid 40 mg Injection also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Triroid 40 mg Injection. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
While these are the most often observed Triroid 40 mg Injection side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. These side effects of Triroid 40 mg Injection are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Triroid 40 mg Injection has a Moderate effect for pregnant women and Unknown effect on lactating mothers. Further, the section on Triroid 40 mg Injection related warnings talks about Triroid 40 mg Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.
Triroid 40 mg Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Triroid 40 mg Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. The section on Triroid 40 mg Injection contraindications lists all such conditions.
Drug reaction of Triroid 40 mg Injection with other medicines has been reported. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Triroid 40 mg Injection is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Triroid 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.
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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Is the use of Triroid 40 mg Injection safe for pregnant women?
Triroid can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Triroid right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Triroid 40 mg Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Triroid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Triroid 40 mg Injection on the Kidneys?
There may be some adverse effects on kidney after taking Triroid. If you observe any such side effects, stop taking this drug. Consume this medicine again only if your doctor advises you to do so.
What is the effect of Triroid 40 mg Injection on the Liver?
Triroid may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Triroid 40 mg Injection on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Triroid. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Triroid 40 mg Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triroid 40 mg Injection habit forming or addictive?
Triroid 40 mg Injection does not cause addiction.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Triroid 40 mg Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Triroid 40 mg Injection should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Triroid 40 mg Injection in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Triroid 40 mg Injection
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Triroid 40 mg Injection together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triroid 40 mg Injection
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Triroid 40 mg Injection.
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.
Triroid 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.
High potency Triroid oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Triroid dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.
No, Triroid is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Triroid on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.
No, Triroid should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. Do not apply it on your wound unless specified by your doctor. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It forms around itchy and scaly patch on the skin. It is important to wash the affected area with soap and clean water frequently. One may apply apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, coconut oil, turmeric, aloe vera, oregano oil, lemongrass oil, and powdered licorice on the lesion.
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