Triamcinolone dental paste

What is triamcinolone dental paste?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Kenalog in Orabase®, Oracort®, Oralone®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce inflammation and ulceration in the mouth. Triamcinolone helps treat and relieve mouth sores that are not caused by herpes. Generic triamcinolone dental paste is available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• infection, including chicken-pox, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis

• stomach or intestinal disease

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Triamcinolone dental paste is applied to sore places in the mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use the paste after meals and at night. Use a cotton swab to press a small amount of paste on the area to be treated to form a smooth film. Do not rub the paste into the area or try to spread it because it will become crumbly and gritty. Do not use more often than prescribed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from triamcinolone.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

Interactions between triamcinolone dental paste and other medicines are unlikely. However, Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Only use the dental paste as directed. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or get worse. Do not use any leftover medicine at a later date without first checking with your prescriber or health care professional. Triamcinolone can make some conditions worse.

What side effects may I notice from using triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

Side effects with triamcinolone include:

• blistering or signs of infection in the mouth

• burning or increased inflammation in the mouth

Call your prescriber or health care professional if you get these side effects or any other unusual effects after using this medicine.

Where can I keep my medicine?

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.

Triamcinolone eye injection

What is triamcinolone eye injection?

TRIAMCINOLONE is a corticosteroid. It is injected into the eye to help reduce swelling in the eye. This medicine is also used as an aid in some eye surgeries.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• any infection

• cataracts

• glaucoma

• an unusual or allergic reaction to Triamcinolone, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should this medicine be used?

This medicine is for injection into the eye. It is usually given by a health care professional in a hospital or clinic setting.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply.

What drug(s) may interact with Triamcinolone?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:

• metyrapone

• mifepristone

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:

• amphotericin B

• antibiotics like clarithromycin, erythromycin, and troleandomycin

• aspirin and aspirin-like drugs

• barbiturates like phenobarbital

• carbamazepine

• cholestyramine

• cholinesterase inhibitors like donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine, and tacrine

• cyclosporine

• digoxin

• diuretics

• female hormones, like estrogens or progestins and birth control pills

• isoniazid

• ketoconazole

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• NSAIDs, medicines for pain and inflammation, like ibuprofen or naproxen

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines or toxoids

• warfarin

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking Triamcinolone?

Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.

Your condition will be monitored carefully while you are receiving this medicine.

What side effects may I notice from receiving Triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue

• eye pain or changes in vision

• protrusion of the eyeball

• signs of infection in the eye

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• eye irritation, redness, swelling

Where can I keep my medicine?

This drug is given in a hospital or clinic and will not be stored at home.

Triamcinolone injection

What is triamcinolone injection?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Aristocort®, Aristospan®, Cenocort®, Cinalone®, Kenalog®, Kenaject®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, or many other conditions. Generic triamcinolone injections are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• blood clotting disorder

• diabetes

• high blood pressure

• infection, including chicken-pox, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis

• liver disease

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• psychosis

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Triamcinolone injections come in a number of different forms. Depending on the formulation they are for injection into a muscle, or into joints, soft tissue, tendon-sheaths, or lesions. The injections are given by a health-care professional.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

This does not apply. Repeat injections are given as decided by your prescriber or health care professional.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• heart medicine

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• toxoids and vaccines

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are receiving corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop using triamcinolone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you receive corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while using triamcinolone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of triamcinolone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone before receiving any vaccine.

If you have an injection of triamcinolone directly into a joint, try not to put too much stress on that joint, even if it feels better.

If you are diabetic, triamcinolone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you receive triamcinolone every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking triamcinolone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from receiving triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• pain, redness, swelling, or inflammation at the injection site

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea or constipation

• change in taste

• headache

• increased appetite or loss of appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

• upset stomach

Where can I keep my medicine?

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.

Triamcinolone nasal aerosol

What is triamcinolone nasal aerosol?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Nasacort® HFA) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone treats allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial), and other inflammatory conditions affecting the nose. Generic triamcinolone nasal aerosol is not yet available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Triamcinolone nasal aerosol is only for use in the nose. Do not take by mouth. Blow the nose gently without squeezing. Shake inhaler thoroughly and invert before use. Tilt head backwards, put the nozzle into one nostril, and point the opening of the nozzle toward the inflamed area. Hold other nostril closed and spray while breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. Before using in the other nostril, shake inhaler again, and repeat the above procedure. If 2 sprays are required, point one spray toward the upper and one toward the lower part of the nostril to make sure triamcinolone is evenly distributed onto the nasal mucosa. Clean the inhaler daily. Remove the canister from the inhaler. Rinse the cap, nosepiece, and the inhaler with warm water and dry thoroughly. Do not use more than the recommended dose.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If you do not remember within an hour or so, skip the missed dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

• amphotericin B

• antiinflammatory drugs, (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• blood thinners such as warfarin

• certain heart medicines

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines and other immunization products

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if your condition has not improved after using triamcinolone for 7 days. It can take up to 3 weeks before you get the full benefit from triamcinolone. Treatment can be stopped when your condition improves, and restarted if symptoms reappear.

Call your prescriber or health care professional for advice if you get any sign of an infection in your nose, sinuses, or throat while you are using triamcinolone.

Do not get triamcinolone nasal aerosol in your eyes; if you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

What side effects may I notice from using triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision

• dizziness or lightheadedness

• headache

• loss of taste and sense of smell

• nausea, vomiting

• nosebleeds or crusting inside the nose

• runny nose, or watery eyes

• shortness of breath, wheezing, cough

• sores inside the nose, or sore throat

• stomach pains

• unusual tiredness or weakness

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• dryness or burning inside the nose

• sneezing

Where can I keep my medicine?

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. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Triamcinolone nasal spray

What is triamcinolone nasal spray?

TRIAMCINOLONE nasal spray (Nasacort® AQ) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone nasal spray treats allergic rhinitis (seasonal and perennial), and other inflammatory conditions affecting the nose. Generic triamcinolone nasal aerosol is not yet available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Triamcinolone nasal spray is only for use in the nose. Do not take by mouth. Prior to the first use, you will need to prime the nasal spray by pumping the spray 5 times into the air until a fine spray appears. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake the spray bottle well before each use. To use, first blow nose gently. Bend your head forward and put the spray tip into one nostril. Close the other nostril, then spray the medicine into the nostril. Sniff briskly while squeezing the bottle quickly and firmly. Repeat this procedure for the other nostril. After using the spray wipe the nozzle carefully with a clean tissue or handkerchief, and replace the dust cap. Keep the cover and the clip on the spray pump unit when not in use. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after using the nasal spray. The nasal spray bottle should only be used for the person for which it was prescribed. Do not use extra doses or use more of this medicine than your health care professional has prescribed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If you do not remember the dose within an hour or so, skip the missed dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

No interactions have been recorded. Do not use other nasal sprays or nasal inhalations with triamcinolone unless prescribed by your prescriber or health care professional.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

An improvement in your symptoms may occur as soon as 24 hours after starting this medicine, but it may take several days to reach the maximum benefit. Tell your prescriber if your symptoms do not improve within 2—3 weeks or if they get worse. Do not stop using triamcinolone except on your prescriber's advice.

This medicine may make your mouth dry. Chewing sugarless gum, sucking hard candy, and drinking plenty of water will help.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you notice white patches or sores in your mouth or nose while you are being treated with triamcinolone.

What side effects may I notice from using triamcinolone?

Serious side effects with triamcinolone nasal spray are rare but may occur. Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

Rare:

• signs of allergic reactions, such as chest tightness, difficulty breathing or swallowing, swelling of the tongue, lips, or eyelids, skin rash , itching, or hives, or wheezing.

• frequent nose bleeds

• severe nasal pain

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

Less common:

• indigestion or bad taste in the mouth

More common:

• a feeling of mild burning, dryness, or irritation inside the nose

• dry mouth, sore throat

• increased cough

• occasional nose bleed

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 20—25 degrees C (68—77 degrees F). Protect from heat, moisture, and direct light. The nasal inhaler canister should be kept away from fire, heat, or hot temperatures. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Triamcinolone oral inhaler

What is triamcinolone oral inhaler?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Azmacort®) is a corticosteroid that is used by inhaling the drug into the lungs. It helps to reduce and control the symptoms of asthma (coughing, wheezing, shortness of breath, or chest tightness) and other lung conditions. It does not provide instant relief and cannot be used to treat a sudden asthma attack. It works only when used on a regular basis to help reduce inflammation and prevent asthma attacks. A generic triamcinolone oral inhaler is not yet available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• diabetes

• blood clotting problems

• heart, liver, or kidney disease

• high blood pressure

• infection; measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• mental problems or psychosis

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I use this medicine?

Read the instructions that come with this inhaler, they will show you how to set up the inhaler for use.

Before you use a new inhaler for the first time, it must be prepared ('primed') for use. Shake the canister well. Then, holding the canister away from the face, spray it once into the air. Shake again, and spray into the air one more time. The inhaler is now ready to use.

If you do not use your inhaler for more than 3 days, you should repeat the above procedure to re-prime the inhaler. Re-priming is not needed if you have used your inhaler at least once in the past 3 days. Always do the preparation procedure when you get a new inhaler refill.

If you are also using a bronchodilator inhaler (such as albuterol) on a regular basis, use that inhaler first. Wait a few minutes before using triamcinolone.

Use triamcinolone oral inhaler by mouth. Shake the canister well before use. Breathe out completely. Place the mouthpiece between open lips, past the teeth. Close lips firmly around the mouthpiece. Press down on the canister one time while breathing in deeply and slowly through your mouth. Keep the canister in your mouth and hold your breath for a count of 10 or as long as you can. Remove the canister from your mouth and breathe out slowly. If you are using more than one spray, wait 1 minute between inhalations, shake the inhaler again, and repeat above procedure. Gargle or rinse your mouth with water after the last dose. Do not use more than the recommended dose.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. This inhaler is commonly used in children 6 years of age and older.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. Space the remaining doses for that day at regular intervals. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

• antiinflammatory drugs, (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• blood thinners such as warfarin

• certain heart medicines

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle tone or strength for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• vaccines and other immunization products

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. Triamcinolone inhaler works best if you use it regularly even when you do not have asthma symptoms. Do not stop using your medication without your prescriber's advice.

Triamcinolone is intended to prevent asthma attacks and it can take up to 4 weeks of treatment for you to see the full beneficial effect.

Do not use triamcinolone to treat an asthma attack that has already started; it will not work. It is not used as a "quick-relief" medicine to treat an asthma attack. Therefore, you should always have your "quick-relief" medicine with you to treat an asthma attack. Talk with your prescriber about what you should do if you have an acute asthma attack.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve or if your asthma gets worse. If you find that your medicines become less effective in treating your asthma, you should contact your health care professional as soon as possible.

Do not to stop taking or decrease the use of your other asthma treatments when starting triamcinolone unless otherwise directed by their health care prescriber. Follow your prescriber's directions exactly.

Carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of triamcinolone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone before receiving any vaccine.

If you need surgery, or have any kind of accident or stress, tell the prescriber or health care professional that you are using triamcinolone.

What side effects may I notice from using triamcinolone?

If triamcinolone is used for long periods of time or in high doses, other serious side effects may develop. Report any other unusual effects to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as you can.

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• increased wheezing or difficulty breathing

• mouth sores or thrush (white patches in the mouth)

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• cough

• dry mouth or throat irritation

• headache

• nausea

• unpleasant taste

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep away from heat or open flame. Do not puncture container. Never throw into fire or incinerator. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Triamcinolone oral syrup

What is triamcinolone oral syrup?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Aristocort®, Kenacort®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, or many other conditions. Generic triamcinolone oral syrup is available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• blood clotting disorder

• diabetes

• high blood pressure

• infection, including chicken-pox, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis

• liver disease

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• psychosis

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take triamcinolone oral syrup by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking triamcinolone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking triamcinolone except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• heart medicine

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• toxoids and vaccines

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking triamcinolone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking triamcinolone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of triamcinolone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone before receiving any vaccine.

If you are diabetic, triamcinolone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you take triamcinolone every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking triamcinolone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from taking triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea or constipation

• change in taste

• headache

• increased appetite or loss of appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

• upset stomach

Where can I keep my medicine?

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.

Triamcinolone skin cream, ointment, lotion, or aerosol

What are triamcinolone skin products?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Aristocort®, Triderm®, Kenalog®, Flutex®, Kenonel®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions on the skin. Generic triamcinolone skin cream, ointment and lotion are available, but not skin aerosol.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• infection, measles, tuberculosis, herpes or chickenpox

• large areas of burned or damaged skin

• skin wasting or thinning

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

If you are going to use triamcinolone for a long time your prescriber or health care professional needs to know if you have:

• diabetes

How should I use this medicine?

Triamcinolone skin products are for external use only. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Apply a thin film of cream, ointment or foam to the affected area. Do not cover with a bandage or dressing unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. Wash your hands before and after use. Do not use your medicine more often than directed.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

Elderly patients are more likely to have damaged skin through aging, and this may increase side effects. Corticosteroid skin preparations should only be used for brief periods and infrequently in older patients.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

There are no known interactions between triamcinolone skin preparations and other drugs.

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about other skin products you are using. Do not apply triamcinolone at the same site as other skin preparation without advice.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Tell your prescriber or health care professional if your symptoms do not improve after one week of triamcinolone use. It is important not to use more triamcinolone than prescribed. Do not use for more than 14 days. Do not use on healthy skin or over large areas of skin. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

Do not use an airtight bandage to cover the affected area unless your prescriber or health care professional tells you to. If you are to cover the area, follow the prescriber's instructions carefully. Covering the area where triamcinolone is applied can increase the amount that passes through the skin and increases the risk of side effects.

Do not get triamcinolone in your eyes. If you do, rinse out with plenty of cool tap water.

If you are using a topical aerosol spray, do not inhale the vapors and do not use around the eyes. Do not use near heat, open flame, or while smoking because the spray may catch fire.

What side effects may I notice from using triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• burning or itching of the skin

• dark red spots on the skin

• infection

• painful, red, pus-filled blisters in hair follicles

• thinning of the skin, sunburn more likely especially on the face

Other serious side effects can develop if you use triamcinolone for a long time, or if you use too much. Contact your prescriber or health care professional if you notice any unusual effects.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• dry skin, irritation

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

Where can I keep my medicine?

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. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.

Triamcinolone tablets

What are triamcinolone tablets?

TRIAMCINOLONE (Aristocort®, Kenacort®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, or many other conditions. Generic triamcinolone tablets are available.

What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

• blood clotting disorder

• diabetes

• high blood pressure

• infection, including chicken-pox, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis

• liver disease

• myasthenia gravis

• osteoporosis

• previous heart attack

• psychosis

• seizures (convulsions)

• stomach or intestinal disease

• under-active thyroid

• an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives

• pregnant or trying to get pregnant

• breast-feeding

How should I take this medicine?

Take triamcinolone tablets by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Swallow the tablets with a drink of water. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking triamcinolone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking triamcinolone except on your prescriber's advice.

Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.

What if I miss a dose?

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.

What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?

• antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)

• aspirin

• barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)

• bosentan

• calcium supplements

• carbamazepine

• female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills

• heart medicine

• medicines for diabetes

• medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis

• phenytoin

• rifampin

• toxoids and vaccines

• water pills

Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.

What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?

Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber's name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking triamcinolone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.

If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking triamcinolone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.

People who are taking certain dosages of triamcinolone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone before receiving any vaccine.

If you are diabetic, triamcinolone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.

If you take triamcinolone tablets every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.

If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.

Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking triamcinolone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.

Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.

What side effects may I notice from taking triamcinolone?

Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:

• bloody or black, tarry stools

• confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being

• eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes

• fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection

• frequent passing of urine

• hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)

• increased thirst

• irregular heartbeat

• menstrual problems

• mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated

• muscle cramps or muscle weakness

• nausea, vomiting

• pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs

• rounding out of face

• skin problems, acne

• stomach pain

• swelling of feet or lower legs

• unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin

• unusual tiredness or weakness

• weight gain or weight loss

• wounds that will not heal

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):

• diarrhea or constipation

• change in taste

• headache

• increased appetite or loss of appetite

• increased sweating

• nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping

• unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body

• upset stomach

Where can I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.