What is the most important information I should know about triamcinolone injection?
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 injection, 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.
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 injection.
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.
Do not receive a "live"
vaccine while you are being treated with triamcinolone
injection. 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 injection. 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.
What is triamcinolone injection?
Triamcinolone injection is a steroid. It prevents the release of substances in the body that
cause inflammation.
Triamcinolone injection is injected into the joint space to treat inflammation of the joints
or tendons to treat arthritis, bursitis, or epicondylitis (tennis elbow). It is usually given in these
conditions only as a short-term treatment of a severe or aggravated episode.
Triamcinolone injection is injected into soft tissues of the body to treat certain skin
disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others.
Triamcinolone injection may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication
guide.
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