Triamcinolone (EENT)

Class: Corticosteroids
ATC Class: S02CA04
VA Class: NT200
Chemical Name: (11β,16α)-9-Fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-[(1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy)]-pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione
Molecular Formula: C₂₄H₃₁FO₆
CAS Number: 76-25-5
Brands: Nasacort

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Sep 20, 2021. Written by ASHP.

Introduction

Synthetic corticosteroid.

Uses for Triamcinolone (EENT)

Allergic Rhinitis

Symptomatic treatment of seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis.

Self-medication for temporary symptomatic relief of hay fever or other upper respiratory allergies.

Triamcinolone (EENT) Dosage and Administration

Administration

Intranasal Administration

Administer by nasal inhalation using a metered-dose nasal spray pump.

Prime metered-dose spray pump prior to first use and after a period of nonuse (i.e., ≥ 2 weeks).

Gently blow the nose to clear nasal passages. Shake inhaler well prior to administration.

Tilt head slightly backward, insert spray tip into one nostril, and point tip toward back of the nose. Pump the drug into one nostril while holding the other nostril closed and concurrently inspire through the nose. Repeat this procedure for the other nostril. Avoid blowing nose for 15 minutes after inhalation.

Dosage

Nasal spray pump delivers about 55 mcg of triamcinolone acetonide per metered spray.

Do not continue intranasal triamcinolone acetonide for >3 weeks in the absence of adequate symptomatic improvement.

For self-medication, discontinue therapy and contact a clinician if no improvement after 1 week.

Pediatric Patients

Seasonal or Perennial Allergic Rhinitis

Intranasal Inhalation

Children 2–5 years of age: 55 mcg (1 spray) in each nostril once daily (110 mcg total).

Children 6–11 years of age: Initially 55 mcg (1 spray) in each nostril once daily (110 mcg total). If response inadequat...