Triamcinolone hexacetonide
Information about Triamcinolone hexacetonide
Triamcinolone hexacetonide uses
Triamcinolone hexacetonide is used in the treatment of Rheumatoid arthritis and Osteoarthritis.
How triamcinolone hexacetonide works
Triamcinolone hexacetonide is a steroid that works by decreasing inflammation, slowing down an overactive immune system, or replacing cortisol normally made in the body.
Common side effects of triamcinolone hexacetonide
Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)
Available Medicine for Triamcinolone hexacetonide
Expert advice for Triamcinolone hexacetonide
- You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
- Triamcinolone hexacetonide may increase blood pressure; regular monitoring of blood pressure and a low salt diet is recommended.
- This medicine may exacerbate systemic fungal infections and therefore should not be used in the presence of such infections.
- It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
- Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Triamcinolone hexacetonide.