Generic name: triamcinolone (injection) [ TRYE-am-SIN-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Hexatrione, Kenalog-40, Zilretta
Drug class:Glucocorticoids
What is Hexatrione?
Hexatrione 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.
Hexatrione 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.
Hexatrione may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You may not be able to receive Hexatrione if you have a fungal infection, or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with Hexatrione if you are allergic to it.
You may not be able to receive Hexatrione if you have a fungal infection, or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
an active or chronic infection,...
