Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Dec 9, 2021.
Pharmacologic Class: Triamcinolone
Uses for triamcinolone
Triamcinolone injection is used to help relieve pain in the knees caused by osteoarthritis. Triamcinolone is a steroid (cortisone-like medicine) and works by preventing inflammation.
Triamcinolone is to be administered only by or under the direct supervision of your doctor.
Before using triamcinolone
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For triamcinolone, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated pediatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triamcinolone injection in children. However, children are more likely to have serious unwanted effects (eg, blood clots, cataracts, changes in mood or behavior, osteoporosis, ulcers), which may require caution in patients receiving triamcinolone. Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Geriatric
Appropriate studies performed to date have not demonstrated geriatric-specific problems that would limit the usefulness of triamcinolone injection in the elderly. However, elderly patients are more sensitive to the effects of triamcinolone than younger adults.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medication during breastfeeding. Weigh the potential benefits against the potential risks before taking this medication while breastfeeding.
Interactions with medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be n...
