What is this medicine?
TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is used to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin problems, and many other conditions.
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What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
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They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-depression, anxiety, or psychotic disturbances
-diabetes
-infection, like tuberculosis, herpes, or fungal infection
-liver disease
-osteoporosis
-previous heart attack
-seizures
-stomach or intestine disease
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, benzyl alcohol, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
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This medicine is injected by a health care professional. After your dose follow your doctor's instructions for your care.
Contact your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
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This does not apply.
What may interact with this medicine?
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Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-mifepristone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-aspirin
-other steroid medicines
-vaccines and other immunization products
What should I watch for while using this medicine?
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Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are diabetic, check your blood sugar as directed. If you are taking this medicine for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of medicine, and your doctor's name and address.
You may need to be on a special diet while taking this medicine. Talk to your doctor.
Do not come in contact with people who have chickenpox or the measles while you are taking this medicine. If you do, call your doctor right away.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medicine?
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Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-black, tarry stools
-breathing problems
-changes in vision
-confusion, depression, excitement, mood swings
-dizziness
-fever, infection, sores that do not heal
-frequent passing of urine
-high blood pressure
-increased thirst
-lumpy, thin skin at site where injected
-menstrual problems
-pain in back, hips, shoulders, ribs
-rounding of face
-seizures
-stomach pain
-swelling of feet, hands
-unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin
-unusually weak or tired
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-headache
-increased sweating
-trouble sleeping
-unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
-upset stomach, nausea
Where should I keep my medicine?
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Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Information on use before, during and after pregnancy.
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FIRST Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
SECOND Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
THIRD Trimester
Class C - Animal studies have shown an adverse effect and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women. OR No animal studies have been conducted and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
Lactation
Caution - Not enough information is available to rule out harm to infants when this drug is taken by nursing mothers.
