About triamcinolone acetonide
Long-acting corticosteroid
Used for
- Severe allergic or inflammatory conditions when oral treatment is unsuitable
- Certain joint and soft-tissue inflammatory conditions
Usual adult dose
For systemic use, commonly 40–80 mg by deep intramuscular injection; repeat only as clinically needed. Joint doses vary by site.
Usual dose in children
Not routinely recommended for children; specialist dosing depends on age, weight, and condition.
Common side effects
- Injection-site pain or skin changes
- Increased appetite, mood changes, or difficulty sleeping
- Raised blood sugar or blood pressure
- Greater risk of infection
Important warnings
- Suppresses immune responses and may mask infection.
- Repeated or prolonged use can cause adrenal suppression, osteoporosis, and growth effects.
- Avoid live vaccines during significant immune suppression.
- Not for intravenous administration; injection route and site matter.
Pregnancy
Use only when clearly needed; prolonged or repeated treatment may affect fetal growth or adrenal function.
Breastfeeding
Small amounts may enter milk; larger or repeated doses may affect milk production or the infant.
Interactions
- Live vaccines may cause infection during immune suppression.
- Rifampicin, phenytoin, or carbamazepine may reduce steroid effects.
- Warfarin effects may change; monitoring may be needed.
- Diabetes medicines may work less effectively due to raised blood sugar.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.