Generic name: triamcinolone (intravitreal) [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone-IN-tra-VIT-ree-al ]
Brand names: Triesence, Trivaris Intravitreal, Xipere
Dosage form: intravitreal suspension (40 mg/mL)
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids
What is triamcinolone intravitreal?
Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine that reduces inflammation in the body.
Triamcinolone intravitreal is injected into the eye to treat inflammation caused by disease, injury, or a certain type of eye surgery.
Triamcinolone intravitreal may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not be treated with triamcinolone if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Do not use if you are pregnant.
Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any you start or stop using. Many drugs can interact with triamcinolone.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with triamcinolone if you are allergic to triamcinolone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection;
a parasite infection;
herpes infection of your eye;
cataracts or glaucoma;
a thyroid disorder;
