Triamcinolone Acetonide

Macular Edema, Stomatitis, Denture, Ophthalmia, Sympathetic + 113 more

Treatment

16 FDA approvals

20 Active Studies for Triamcinolone Acetonide

Treatment for

Macular Edema

What is Triamcinolone Acetonide

Triamcinolone

The Generic name of this drug

Treatment Summary

Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine used to treat various inflammatory conditions in the body, from allergies to multiple sclerosis. It can be taken as a one-time treatment for knee pain caused by osteoarthritis or used as a topical medication for skin conditions. There are several different forms of triamcinolone, including hexacetonide, acetonide, and diacetate. The FDA first approved it in 1957, and in 2021, a suspension of triamcinolone acetonide was approved for suprachoroidal injection to treat macular edema associated with uveitis.

Aristocort

is the brand name

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Triamcinolone Acetonide Overview & Background

Brand Name

Generic Name

First FDA Approval

How many FDA approvals?

Aristocort

Triamcinolone

1961

532

Approved as Treatment by the FDA

Triamcinolone, also called Aristocort, is approved by the FDA for 16 uses which include Lichen Planus and Ganglia .

Lichen Planus

Helps manage Lichen Planus (LP)

Ganglia

Helps manage cystic tumour of the ganglia

Granuloma Annulare

Helps manage granuloma annulare lesions

Psoriasis

Helps manage Psoriatic plaque

Neurodermatitis

Helps manage Lichen simplex chronicus

Lupus Erythematosus, Discoid

Helps manage Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)

granuloma annulare lesions

Helps manage granuloma annulare lesions

cystic tumour of the ganglia

Helps manage cystic tumour of the ganglia

Lichen simplex chronicus

Helps manage Lichen simplex chronicus

Lichen Planus (LP)

Helps manage Lichen Planus (LP)

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)

Helps manage Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)

Alopecia Areata (AA)

Helps manage Alopecia Areata (AA)

Keloids Scars

Helps manage Keloids Scars

Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Helps manage Necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum

Alopecia Areata

Helps manage Alopecia Areata (AA)

Psoriatic plaque

Helps manage Psoriatic plaque

Effectiveness

How Triamcinolone Acetonide Affects Patients

Triamcinolone is a type of steroid medicine used to reduce inflammation in various parts of the body. However, it should not be injected directly into the spine.

How Triamcinolone Acetonide works in the body

Triamcinolone works to reduce inflammation caused by allergies and other sources. It does this by limiting the breakdown of cell membranes, which stops the formation of certain chemicals that cause inflammation. It also reduces the effects of inflammatory signals like interleukin-6 and interleukin-8. Additionally, it limits the movement of cells that cause inflammation.

When to interrupt dosage

The suggested portion of Triamcinolone Acetonide relies upon the specified condition, such as Mycosis Fungoides (MF), Mycoses and Alopecia Areata (AA). The measure of dosage fluctuates, contingent upon the method of delivery (e.g. Ointment or Injection, suspension - Intralesional; Parenteral) noted in the table beneath.

Condition

Dosage

Administration

Inflammation

, 40.0 mg/mL, 10.0 mg/mL, 0.055 mg, 0.001 mg/mg, 0.25 mg/mL, 1.0 mg/mL, 0.0005 mg/mg, 0.00025 mg/mg, 0.005 mg/mg, 5.0 mg/mL, 20.0 mg/mL, 0.000147 mg/mg, 0.5 mg/mL, 40.0 mg, 1.0 mg, 0.000025 mg/mg, 0.1 %, 0.025 %, 5.0 mg, 0.25 mg, 2.0 mg, 4.0 mg, 0.5 %, 15.0 mg/mL, 6.5 mg, 80.0 mg/mL, 0.075 mg, 200.0 mg/mL, 32.0 mg, 0.055 mg/dose, 0.5 mg, 0.2 mg/pump actuation, 0.1 mg/dose, 25.0 mg/mL, 0.055 mg/pump actuation, 2.0 mg/mL, 0.4 mg/mL

Injection, suspension, Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intramuscular, , Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional, Intra-articular; Intralesional, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical, Ointment, Ointment - Topical, Injection, suspension - Intralesional; Parenteral, Intra-articular; Parenteral, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Parenteral, Intralesional; Parenteral, Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intradermal; Intralesional, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intradermal; Intralesional, Aerosol, spray, Aerosol, spray - Topical, Paste - Topical, Paste, Kit, Spray, metered, Nasal, Spray, metered - Nasal, Dental, Paste - Dental, Injection, suspension - Intramuscular, Intramuscular, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intradermal; Intrasynovial, Suspension, Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intradermal; Intrasynovial, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intramuscular, Intra-articular; Intrabursal; Intramuscular, Intralesional, Suspension - Intralesional, Aerosol, metered - Nasal, Aerosol, metered, Aerosol, metered - Respiratory (inhalation), Respiratory (inhalation), Oral, Tablet, Tablet - Oral, Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial, Liquid - Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial, Intra-articular; Intradermal; Intramuscular, Syrup - Oral, Syrup, Suspension - Intramuscular, Liquid, Liquid - Intra-articular; Intradermal; Intramuscular, Intra-articular; Intradermal; Intralesional; Intramuscular, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intradermal; Intralesional; Intramuscular, Spray, suspension - Nasal, Injection, solution, Injection, solution - Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Ophthalmic, Injection, suspension - Ophthalmic, Intravitreal, Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Lotion - Topical, Lotion, Intra-articular, Suspension - Intra-articular, Suspension - Intravitreal, Kit - Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Respiratory (inhalation); Topical, Spray - Topical, Spray, Suspension - Ophthalmic, Subcutaneous, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intravitreal, Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Intravitreal, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Kit - Epidural; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Epidural; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional, Kit - Epidural; Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intralesional, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Parenteral, Intra-articular; Intralesional; Intramuscular; Intrasynovial; Parenteral, Kit - Intra-articular, Paste, dentifrice, Paste, dentifrice - Dental, Infiltration; Soft tissue; Topical, Intra-articular; Intrasynovial; Periarticular, Suspension - Intra-articular; Intrasynovial; Periarticular, Kit - Intra-articular; Intramuscular, Implant - Subcutaneous, Implant, Kit - Infiltration; Soft tissue; Topical, Buccal, Ointment - Buccal, Emulsion, Gel, Emulsion - Topical, Gel - Topical, Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Kit - Topical, Injection, suspension - Intra-articular, Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical, Kit - Infiltration; Intra-articular; Intramuscular; Topical

Hives

Berylliosis

induction of Diuresis

Uveitis

cutaneous candidiasis

Vitrectomy therapy

Hypercalcemia

Tenosynovitis

Neurodermatitis

Skin Diseases

Granuloma Annulare

Craniotomy

Psoriasis

Addison Disease

Thrombocytopenia

Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis

Eosinophilic Pneumonia

Trichinosis

Giant Cell Arteritis

Warnings

Triamcinolone Acetonide has four contraindications and should not be ingested when afflicted with any of the conditions enumerated in the following table.

Triamcinolone Acetonide Contraindications

Condition

Risk Level

Notes

Severe Hypersensitivity Reactions

Do Not Combine

Triamcinolone may interact with Pulse Frequency

Mycoses

Do Not Combine

active periocular infections

Do Not Combine

Eye Infections

Do Not Combine

There are 20 known major drug interactions with Triamcinolone Acetonide.

Common Triamcinolone Acetonide Drug Interactions

Drug Name

Risk Level

Description

2-Methoxyethanol

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Triamcinolone is combined with 2-Methoxyethanol.

9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Triamcinolone is combined with 9-(N-methyl-L-isoleucine)-cyclosporin A.

Abemaciclib

Major

The metabolism of Abemaciclib can be increased when combined with Triamcinolone.

Abetimus

Major

The risk or severity of adverse effects can be increased when Triamcinolone is combined with Abetimus.

Acalabrutinib

Major

The metabolism of Acalabrutinib can be increased when combined with Triamcinolone.

Triamcinolone Acetonide Toxicity & Overdose Risk

The lowest toxic dose of triamcinolone acetonide in rats is 13,100µg/kg and 132mg/kg in mice when taken subcutaneously. When taken orally, the lowest toxic dose in rats is 1451mg/kg and 2168mg/kg in mice. In mice, the lowest toxic dose when taken intraperitoneally is 105mg/kg. Those who overdose may experience Cushing's syndrome, which can be treated with supportive therapy and a drug called mifepristone.

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Triamcinolone Acetonide Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Triamcinolone Acetonide?

Over one thousand active trials are examining the efficacy of Triamcinolone Acetonide in ameliorating the symptoms of Lupus, Atopic Dermatitis and Brain Metastases.

Condition

Clinical Trials

Trial Phases

Macular Edema

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2

Asthma

89 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 4, Early Phase 1, Not Applicable, Phase 2, Phase 3

Anemia, Hemolytic, Autoimmune

0 Actively Recruiting

Rheumatoid Arthritis

59 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 2, Phase 1, Phase 4

Inflammation

53 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2, Early Phase 1, Phase 3, Phase 4

Vitrectomy therapy

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatitis, Seborrheic

0 Actively Recruiting

Thyroiditis

0 Actively Recruiting

Brain

0 Actively Recruiting

Stomatitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Crohn's Disease

53 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1, Phase 2, Not Applicable, Phase 3, Phase 4, Early Phase 1

Tinea

0 Actively Recruiting

Conjunctivitis, Bacterial

0 Actively Recruiting

Tenosynovitis

0 Actively Recruiting

Mycoses

0 Actively Recruiting

Synovitis

1 Actively Recruiting

Phase 4

Dermatitis, Allergic Contact

0 Actively Recruiting

Keloids Scars

0 Actively Recruiting

Ulcer

0 Actively Recruiting

Triamcinolone Acetonide Reviews: What are patients saying about Triamcinolone Acetonide?

Patient Review

4/23/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Rash

I had a severe reaction to poison ivy that led to large yellow blisters, swelling, and intense itching. The doctor prescribed the Triamcinolone Acetonide 0.1% cream applied twice daily, and after just three days I saw a huge improvement.

Patient Review

4/23/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Rash

I had a terrible reaction to poison ivy, but this treatment cleared it right up!

Patient Review

5/4/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

This cream has been a godsend for the uncontrollable itching I've had since my Covid booster. It doesn't cure the rash, but it does take away the itch almost instantly.

Patient Review

2/25/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

This treatment has been amazing for me. I've been battling a yeast infection for almost 10 years, and after just two days of using this once a day, the infection was completely gone. A month later and it is still gone.

Patient Review

7/17/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

This medication is fantastic. It gave me relief from my itchiness and soreness almost immediately, and cleared up any flare-ups within a few days.

Patient Review

2/25/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I had been struggling with a yeast infection for nearly a decade before I found this treatment. After using it once per day for only two days, the infection was completely gone and has stayed away for over a month now. Absolutely amazing.

Patient Review

7/17/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

This stuff is amazing. It immediately started relieving my itchiness and reduced the soreness. Within a few days, it cleared up any flare-ups.

Patient Review

5/4/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

This cream has been a godsend for relieving the itching I've had since getting my Covid booster. It's not cured the rash, but it's almost instantaneous in terms of relief.

Patient Review

5/28/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It

The severe itching I was experiencing due to a weird skin growth was immediately relieved.

Patient Review

3/26/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

This cream was a life-saver. The VA prescribed it to me after I broke out with eczema all over my body, and it really helped to soothe the itching and clear up the affected areas.

Patient Review

5/28/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Rash that Becomes Thick & Discolored From Rubbing It

The severe itching I was experiencing due to a weird skin growth was immediately relieved.

Patient Review

3/26/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

This cream was a life-saver after my recent eczema outbreak. The VA prescribed it to help with the itching and clearing up the affected areas, and it worked great.

4.7

Patient Review

4/1/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I had an ulcer on my leg. The skin around it would itch terribly, causing me to reopen the wound. The doctor prescribed Santyl for the ulcer and Triamcinolone Acetonide cream for the skin around it. Although I had to be extremely careful (one only good skin, the other only on the sore), together they cleared both problems. Thank heavens now I can walk again.

4.7

Patient Review

6/6/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Scaly Oily Skin Problem Primarily On Face and Scalp

I am a great looking bald man. When I was younger I got a horrible sunburn. So bad I was hospitalized. Now many years later there are patches of dry flaky skin that if you wash to hard will start bleeding. My skin is oily so I have no idea how the skin gets that dry but it does or did. After about a week of use my head is now as smooth as strippers butt. Great stuff!

4.7

Patient Review

4/1/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

The Santyl ointment helped heal my ulcer, while the Triamcinolone Acetonide cream soothed the itching and irritation around it. I had to be careful not to mix them up, but together they did an excellent job of clearing up both problems. Thank goodness, now I can walk again without pain!

4.7

Patient Review

6/6/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Scaly Oily Skin Problem Primarily On Face and Scalp

4.3

Patient Review

8/12/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I've been using this treatment off and on for the past two years. When I apply it to my neck, the rash disappears within two days - not just on my neck but on my face as well. However, it usually returns within a week or two.

4.3

Patient Review

8/12/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I've been using this treatment for a couple of years now, and it works great. I usually only have to apply it to my neck, and then the rash disappears within two days. However, the rash does come back after a week or so.

3.3

Patient Review

7/31/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I've been using this to help with the pain in my feet from chemotherapy. It's not perfect, but it does take away some of the discomfort.

3.3

Patient Review

7/31/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Inflammation

I'm currently undergoing chemotherapy, and as a result, my feet have been quite sore. This cream provides some relief, though it's not perfect. It's very greasy and doesn't absorb well, but it does take the edge off the pain.

Patient Review

11/10/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Condition

My doctor wasn't sure what was causing my rash, but he said it might be dermatitis. This cream didn't do anything to help.

Patient Review

11/10/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Skin Condition

Even though my doctor wasn't sure what was causing my rash, they prescribed this cream for me anyways. Unfortunately, it didn't work at all.

Patient Review

12/5/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

We used this to treat our daughter's atopic dermatitis and it worked in the short term. However, her body quickly became dependent on it and we had a lot of trouble when we tried to stop using it. She is currently going through an incredibly painful topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) process. Please do not use this steroid, it will make your skin worse than you can even imagine!

Patient Review

12/5/2021

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Atopic Dermatitis

This steroid worked well while we used it to treat my daughter's atopic dermatitis. However, her body quickly became dependent on it. Whenever we tried to stop using the steroid, her skin flared worse than ever before. She is currently going through a painful topical steroid withdrawal (TSW) process. Please do not use this steroid!

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Patient Q&A Section about triamcinolone acetonide

These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.

What does triamcinolone acetonide used for?

"Triamcinolone topical is a corticosteroid used to relieve redness, itching, swelling, or other discomfort caused by skin conditions. It is available only with a doctor's prescription."

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Is Triamcinolone the same as hydrocortisone?

"Hydrocortisone may interact with other medications that you are taking orally or inject.

Triamcinolone acetonide cream and hydrocortisone are absorbed differently by the body and have different drug interactions. Triamcinolone acetonide cream may interact with other topical medications, while hydrocortisone may interact with other medications that you are taking orally or inject."

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When should you not use triamcinolone acetonide?

"Do not use this medication on skin areas that have cuts, scrapes, or burns. If it does get on these areas, rinse it off immediately with water. If you or your child are using the spray form on or near the face, protect your nose to avoid breathing it in, and make sure that your eyes are covered."

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What is triamcinolone acetonide side effects?

"If you experience any of these side effects

If you experience any of the following side effects, stop using the medication and contact your doctor: burning, itching, dryness, or other irritation of treated skin;, redness or crusting around your hair follicles;, redness or itching around your mouth;, allergic skin reaction;, stretch marks;, acne, increased body hair growth;, thinning skin or discoloration."

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