Triamcinolone Acetonide
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A Triamcinolone Acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid.
- AKA: Kenalog.
- Context:
- It can (often) be administered via joint injection to alleviate symptoms
- It can be available in nasal spray form to treat allergic rhinitis.
- It can be a derivative of triamcinolone.
- It can be eight times as potent as prednisone.
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- Example(s):
- a Triamcinolone Acetonide Topical Cream, as a topical medication to treat various skin conditions, such as eczema.
- an Triamcinolone Acetonide Intra-Articular Injection, e.g. for the treatment of various joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis.
- a Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Spray, e.g. to treat allergic rhinitis.
- a Triamcinolone Acetonide Dental Paste, e.g. to treat mouth sores.
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- Counter-Example(s):
- Glucocorticoid, which refers to a broader class of corticosteroids.
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), which is a different class of anti-inflammatory medications.
- See: Generic Medication, Topical Medication, Joint Injection, Nasal Administration, Skin Condition, Mouth Sore
References
2024
- (Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triamcinolone_acetonide Retrieved:2024-1-8.
- Triamcinolone acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint conditions. It is also injected into lesions to treat inflammation in some parts of the body, particularly the skin. In nasal spray form, it is used to treat allergic rhinitis. It is used for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.[1] It is a more potent derivative of triamcinolone, and is about eight times as potent as prednisone. Most forms of triamcinolone acetonide are prescription drugs. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made triamcinolone acetonide an over-the-counter drug in the United States in nasal spray form under the brand name Nasacort.[2] It is available as a generic medication.