Azmacort Medical Drug

Medical Drugs > Dietary Supplements

Description

Triamcinolone (trade names Kenalog, Aristocort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Triderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera, Tricortone,Triesence;) is a synthetic corticosteroid given orally, by injection, inhalation, or as a topical ointment or cream.

Uses

Triamcinolone is used in the post-operative period of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, notably rhinoplasty. Injected into the subcutaneous area, it may help to alleviate stubborn swelling, inflamed sebaceous cysts, and scar tissue.

Triamcinolone is occasionally used to treat severe cases of hayfever.[1] Cream forms are used to treat keratosis pilaris, psoriasis, oral irritation after dental procedures. It is highly effective in the most severe cases of eczema, but may require a waiting period before subsequent treatments. The drug may also be used to treat diabetic retinopathy.

Forms

Different triamcinolone salts are available, including acetonide, benetonide, furetonide, hexacetonide and diacetate.

Triamcinolone acetonide is a more potent type of triamcinolone, being about 8 times as effective as prednisone.

Side effects

Side effects of Triamcinolone include a sore throat, nosebleeds, increased coughing, headache, and runny nose. White patches in the throat or nose indicates a serious side effect. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itch, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.[2]

An additional side effect for woman is a prolonged menstrual cycle.

References
Box and vial of Kenalog intra-articular/intramuscular

1. ^ Hayfever (allergic rhinitis) - BUPA
2. ^ "Drugs and Treatments - Nasacort AQ Nasl - Patient Handout". WebMD. http://www.webmd.com/drugs/drug-16244-Nasacort+AQ.aspx?drugid=16244&drugname=Nasacort%20AQ. Retrieved on 2008-03-24.