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

TriamcinoloneThe Generic name of this drug

Treatment SummaryTriamcinolone 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.

Aristocortis 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

Lichen Planus (LP)

Helps manage Lichen Planus (LP)

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)

Keloids Scars

Helps manage Keloids Scars

Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)

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

Alopecia Areata (AA)

Helps manage Alopecia Areata (AA)

Lichen simplex chronicus

Helps manage Lichen simplex chronicus

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 PatientsTriamcinolone 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 bodyTriamcinolone 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

Osteoarthritis

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

Eczema

oral lesions

Bullous dermatitis herpetiformis

Hives

Necrobiosis Lipoidica

Ophthalmia, Sympathetic

Pemphigus

Stomatitis, Aphthous

Inflammation

Hypercalcemia

Berylliosis

Polymyositis

induction of Diuresis

Neurodermatitis

Adrenal Insufficiency

Diuresis

Uveitis

Proteinuria

Tennis Elbow

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 RiskThe 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

Transfusion Reaction

0 Actively Recruiting

Psoriatic Arthritis

25 Actively Recruiting

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

Rheumatic Heart Disease

0 Actively Recruiting

Lymphoma, Non-Hodgkin

2 Actively Recruiting

Phase 1

Lupus

57 Actively Recruiting

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

Psoriasis Vulgaris

25 Actively Recruiting

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

Pyoderma

7 Actively Recruiting

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

Ganglia

0 Actively Recruiting

Itching of the Anus

0 Actively Recruiting

Keloids Scars

0 Actively Recruiting

Brain

0 Actively Recruiting

Tuberculosis

7 Actively Recruiting

Phase 2, Phase 3, Not Applicable, Phase 4

Tinea

0 Actively Recruiting

Osteoarthritis

0 Actively Recruiting

Secondary Immunization

0 Actively Recruiting

Anemia, Diamond-Blackfan

6 Actively Recruiting

Not Applicable, Phase 1, Phase 2

Dermatitis, Seborrheic

0 Actively Recruiting

Ophthalmia, Sympathetic

0 Actively Recruiting

Dermatitis, Exfoliative

0 Actively Recruiting

Acne Vulgaris

0 Actively Recruiting

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

5Patient 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.

5Patient Review

4/23/2022

Triamcinolone Acetonide for Rash

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

5Patient 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.

5Patient 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.

5Patient 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.

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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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