Trivaris

Generic name:triamcinolone ophthalmic injection [ trye-am-SIN-oh-lone-off-THAL-mik ]
Drug class:Ophthalmic steroids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Aug 30, 2021.

What is Trivaris?

Trivaris is a steroid injection for use in the eye. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Trivaris is injected into the eye to treat inflammation caused by disease or injury. Trivaris is usually given after steroid eye drops have been used without successful treatment of symptoms. Triamcinolone ophthalmic injection is also used during a certain type of eye surgery.

Trivaris may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You should not receive Trivaris if you are allergic to triamcinolone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body. Do not use Trivaris if you are pregnant.It could harm the unborn baby. Use effective birth control, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant during treatment.

Before receiving Trivaris, tell your doctor if you have any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection (including tuberculosis). Also tell your doctor if you have cataracts or glaucoma, herpes infection of your eye, diabetes, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, a thyroid disorder, myasthenia gravis, a stomach or intestinal disorder, or a history of recent heart attack.

Before you receive any vaccine, talk with the doctor who is treating you with Trivaris. Some vaccines may not work as well or could cause harmful side effects during treatment with steroid medicine.

Steroids can lower the blood cells that help your body fight infections Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chicken pox or measles.

There are many other medicines that can interact with Trivaris. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. Keep a list with you of all the medicines you use and show this list to any doctor or other healthcare provider who treats you.

Before receiving Trivaris

You should not receive Trivaris if you are allergic to triamcinolone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

If you have any of these other conditions, you may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely receive Trivaris:

• herpes infection of your eye;

• eye conditions such as cataract or glaucoma;

• diabetes;

• high blood pressure, congestive heart failure;

• any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection (including tuberculosis);

• a thyroid disorder;

• a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis;

• diverticulitis, stomach or intestinal ulcer, or recent stomach surgery; or

• if you have recently had a heart attack.

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