Triamcinolone Acetonide

AKA: Kenalog.
Counter-Example(s):
- Glucocorticoid.
See: Generic Medication, Topical Medication, Joint Injection, Nasal Administration, Skin Condition, Mouth Sore.

References

(Wikipedia, 2024) ⇒ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triamcinolone_acetonide Retrieved:2024-1-8.
- Triamcinolone acetonide, sold under the brand name Kenalog among others, is a synthetic corticosteroid medication used topically to treat various skin conditions, to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and by injection into joints to treat various joint conditions. It is also injected into lesions to treat inflammation in some parts of the body, particularly the skin. In nasal spray form, it is used to treat allergic rhinitis. It is used for the treatment of macular edema associated with uveitis.^[1] It is a more potent derivative of triamcinolone, and is about eight times as potent as prednisone. Most forms of triamcinolone acetonide are prescription drugs. In 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made triamcinolone acetonide an over-the-counter drug in the United States in nasal spray form under the brand name Nasacort.^[2] It is available as a generic medication.

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