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What is Triamcinolone and why is it prescribed? Triamcinolone is a metered-dose inhalers containing the anti-inflammatory steroid medication, triamcinolone acetonide. Triamcinolone is used as long-term therapy to control bronchial asthma attacks. Triamcinolone does not provide rapid relief in an asthma attack. Instead, it reduces the frequency and severity of attacks when taken on a regular basis. For quick relief, you must still use airway-opening medications. How should you take Triamcinolone? Follow your doctors directions for taking Triamcinolone. Take Triamcinolone on a regular daily basis, exactly as prescribed. You should begin to see improvement after a week, although it may take 2 weeks or more to achieve the greatest benefit. Shake the canister or bottle before each use. The Triamcinolone inhaler must be primed with 2 activations whenever it has been unused for more than 3 days. Do not use an Triamcinolone inhaler more than 240 times. If Triamcinolone irritates your throat, gargling and rinsing your mouth with water after each dose can help to relieve the problem. If you are using a bronchodilator inhalant, it should be used before the Triamcinolone inhalant to derive the best effects from this drug. Use of the two inhalers should be separated by several minutes. Avoid spraying Triamcinolone in your eyes. If you miss a dose use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Do not take two doses at once. Store Triamcinolone at room temperature. Since the contents of the aerosol inhalant are under pressure, do not puncture the container and do not use or store the medication near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above 120 degrees F. may cause the container to explode. Are there any Triamcinolone side effects? Triamcinolone side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. More common Triamcinolone side effects may include back pain, flu symptoms, headache, sinus inflammation, and sore throat. Less common Triamcinolone side effects may include abdominal pain, bladder inflammation, bursitis, chest congestion, cough, diarrhea, dry mouth, facial swelling, hives, hoarseness, increased wheezing, irritated throat, mouth infection, muscle pain, pain, rash, sensitivity to light, severe allergic reaction, toothache, urinary tract infection, vaginal infection, voice changes, vomiting, and weight gain. What are the possible food and drug interactions when taking Triamcinolone? If Triamcinolone is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. Be sure to inform your doctor of all the prescription and over the counter medications you are taking. Inhaled steroids such as Triamcinolone are not recommended for long-term use while you are taking prednisone (Deltasone). Are there any special warnings about Triamcinolone? Your doctor will see that your asthma is reasonably under control before starting you on Triamcinolone. For about a week, he or she will have you take Triamcinolone along with your usual dose of oral steroid. After that, you will gradually take less and less of the oral drug. If you develop joint or muscular pain, weariness, and depression, contact your doctor immediately. If you feel light-headed or find that you are losing weight, also tell your doctor. If you are using Triamcinolone and your airway-opening medication is not effective during an asthma attack, contact your doctor immediately. Also get medical help immediately if your wheezing gets worse after a dose of Triamcinolone. The use of triamcinolone acetonide may cause a yeast-like fungal infection in the mouth and throat. If you suspect a fungal infection, notify your doctor. Treatment with antifungal medication may be necessary. People using steroid medications such as these are more susceptible to infection. Chickenpox and measles, for example, can be far more serious for children and for adults who have not had them. Try to avoid exposure, but if you are exposed, inform your doctor. Medication may be needed. Switching from steroid tablet therapy to Triamcinolone Inhaler may allow allergic conditions to surface that were previously controlled by the tablets. These include rhinitis, conjunctivitis, and eczema. If your child is using Triamcinolone, your doctor will watch to be sure he or she is growing properly. If you have just had an operation, or if you are experiencing extreme stress, your doctor will watch you closely. Use Triamcinolone with extreme caution if you have tuberculosis, an untreated infection, or a herpes infection of the eye. If your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks, or if they get worse, contact your doctor. |
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