Triamcinolone (injection)

Generic name: triamcinolone (injection) [ TRYE-am-SIN-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Hexatrione, Kenalog-40, Zilretta
Dosage forms: injectable suspension (10 mg/mL; 20 mg/mL; acetonide 40 mg/mL; acetonide 80 mg/mL; diacetate 40 mg/mL); intra-articular powder for injection, extended release (32 mg); intra-articular suspension (20 mg/mL)
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 31, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is triamcinolone injection?

Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine that is used to treat many different types of inflammatory conditions, including severe allergic reactions, skin disorders, severe colitis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, blood cell disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, lung disorders, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormones.

Triamcinolone is also used to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others.

Different brands of triamcinolone injection have different uses.

Triamcinolone injection may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You may not be able to receive triamcinolone if you have a fungal infection, or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).