Aristospan®; Azmacort® [DSC]; Kenalog-10®; Kenalog-40®; Kenalog®; Nasacort® AQ; Oralone®; Triderm®; Triesence™; Zytopic™
Corticosteroid, Inhalant (Oral); Corticosteroid, Nasal; Corticosteroid, Ophthalmic; Corticosteroid, Systemic; Corticosteroid, Topical
• When switching from an oral steroid to an inhaled one, there can be problems. Symptoms such as weakness, feeling tired, dizziness, nausea, vomiting, inability to think clearly, or low blood sugar may occur. Call healthcare provider right away if you have any of these symptoms. If you have a serious accident and are injured, have surgery, or any type of infection, you may need extra doses of oral steroids. These extra steroids will help your body deal with these stresses. Carry a warning card saying that you may need extra steroids at certain times.
• This medicine does not mix well with many medicines. Serious reactions may occur. Check all medicines with healthcare provider.
• If you have an allergy to triamcinolone or any other part of this medicine.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other symptoms involved.
• If you have a severe infection.
• If you are having a breathing attack.
• Triamcinolone replaces an important chemical produced in the body.
• It prevents or reduces irritation and swelling.
• It blocks the allergic reaction by minimizing or preventing the body's reaction to the allergen.
• It decreases the body's harmful response to diseases affecting the immune system.
• Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
• If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular schedule.
• Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
• Do not change dose or stop medicine. Talk with healthcare provider.
• Change in condition being treated. Is it better, worse, or about the same?
• Check blood sugar as directed by healthcare provider.
• If using for asthma, the number of asthma attacks.
• Follow up with healthcare provider.
• Store at room temperature.
• The injection will be given to you in a healthcare setting. You will not store it at home.
Oral inhalation:
• Store aerosol and powder at room temperature. Do not freeze aerosol. Throw away any unused powder after 2 months.
• Protect aerosol from light.
Oral inhalation:
• Shake aerosol well before use.
• A spacer can be used with the inhaler for easier delivery. Children younger than 8 years of age should use a spacer.
• Rinse out mouth after each use.
• Check spray use with healthcare provider at each visit. Read and follow all instructions provided with spray. Using the spray the right way is very important.
Nasal:
• For the nose only.
• Shake well before use.
• Blow your nose before use.
• Check spray use with healthcare provider at each visit.
Skin:
• Do not take this medicine by mouth. For skin only. Keep out of mouth, nose, and eyes (may burn).
• Wash hands before and after use.
• Clean affected area before use. Make sure to dry well.
• Apply a thin layer to the affected skin and rub in gently.
Injection:
• This medicine is given as a shot into a muscle.
• If you have a life-threatening allergy, wear allergy identification at all times.
• Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
• Most medicines can be thrown away in household trash after mixing with coffee grounds or kitty litter and sealing in a plastic bag.
• Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, natural products, supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, nurse practitioner, pharmacist, physician assistant).
• Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or in Canada to Health Canada's Canada Vigilance Program at 1-866-234-2345.
• Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter, natural products, or vitamins.
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Modified: 2010-04-07 10:15:59.0
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• This medicine is used to relieve allergy symptoms.
• This medicine is used to treat poor adrenal function.
• This medicine is used to treat asthma. It may take 2 weeks to see the full effect.
• This medicine is used to treat diseases where the anti-inflammatory or immunosuppressant properties are needed.
• This medicine is used to treat nasal congestion. It may take 2 weeks to see the full effect.
• This medicine is used to treat a variety of skin rashes.
• This medicine is used to treat lupus.
All forms:
• Wear disease medical alert identification.
• Talk with healthcare provider before receiving any vaccinations. Use with this medicine may either increase the risk of serious infection or make the vaccination less effective.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant.
• Tell healthcare provider if you are breast-feeding.
Injection:
• If you have been taking this medicine for several weeks, talk with healthcare provider before stopping. You may want to gradually withdraw this medicine.
• Avoid exposure to chickenpox and measles.
• Do not run out of this medicine.
• If you have diabetes, talk with healthcare provider. This medicine can increase blood sugar.
• If you have glaucoma or cataracts, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have high blood pressure, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you are being treated for any infection, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have osteoporosis, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have stomach ulcers, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have tuberculosis, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have a weakened heart, talk with healthcare provider.
• Tell dentists, surgeons, and other healthcare providers that you use this medicine.
• Avoid alcohol (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Oral inhalation:
• Do not use this medicine to treat an asthma attack.
Skin:
• Do not put coverings (bandages, dressings, make-up) over the area unless told to do so by healthcare provider.
Injection:
• High blood sugar. Usually reverses when stopped.
• Risk of infection. Avoid people with infections, colds, or flu.
• Belly pain.
• Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard, sugar-free candy, or chewing sugar-free gum may help.
• Weight gain.
• Mood changes.
• Change in body fat distribution.
• Weakened bones with long-term use.
• Muscle weakness.
• Skin changes (acne, stretch marks, slow healing, hair growth).
• Cataracts or glaucoma with long-term use.
Oral inhalation:
• Headache.
• Nasal congestion.
• Mouth infection.
Nasal:
• Headache.
• Nasal irritation.
Skin:
• Skin irritation.
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Signs or symptoms of infection. These include a fever of 100.5 degrees or higher, chills, severe sore throat, ear or sinus pain, cough, increased sputum or change in color, painful urination, mouth sores, wound that will not heal, or anal itching or pain.
• Feeling extremely tired, weak, or irritable; trembling; having a fast heartbeat, confusion, sweating, or dizziness if you missed a dose or recently stopped this medicine.
• Severe nasal irritation.
• Severe mouth irritation.
• Difficulty breathing.
• Significant weight gain.
• Severe nausea or vomiting.
• Severe skin irritation.
• Sudden change in vision.
• If exposure to chickenpox has occurred and you have not had chickenpox or been vaccinated against it.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
