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Kenalog 10 Injection Drug Center
Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP
Kenalog 10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide) is injected into the joint space to treat inflammation of the joints or tendons to treat arthritis, bursitis, or epicondylitis (tennis elbow). It is usually given in these conditions as a short-term treatment of a severe or aggravated episode. It is also injected into soft tissues of the body to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others. Kenalog 10 Injection is a steroid. This medication is available in generic form. Common side effects include nausea, bloating, appetite changes, stomach or side pain, headache, sleep problems (insomnia), acne or other skin changes, slow-healing wounds, thinning hair, bruising or swelling, sweating, or irregular menstrual periods.
Dosage for Kenalog 10 Injection is individualized based on the condition and patient response. Kenalog 10 Injection may interact with aminoglutethimide, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, blood thinners, cyclosporine, digoxin, insulin or diabetes medications you take by mouth, isoniazid, rifampin, seizure medication, antibiotics, aspirin, or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs). Tell your doctor all medications you are taking. Kenalog 10 Injection should be used during pregnancy only if prescribed. This medication may be harmful to a fetus. Infants born to mothers who have received corticosteroids during pregnancy should be observed for signs of hypoadrenalism. This medication can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
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Kenalog 10 Injection Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
The intra-articular or soft tissue administration of Kenalog-10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP) is indicated as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in acute gouty arthritis, acute and subacute bursitis, acute nonspecific tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis, or osteoarthritis.
The intralesional administration of Kenalog-10 Injection is indicated for alopecia areata; discoid lupus erythematosus; keloids; localized hypertrophic, ...
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Kenalog 10 Injection Patient Information: Side Effects
Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:
- fast, slow, or uneven heart rate;
- feeling short of breath, even with mild exertion;
- swelling, rapid weight gain;
- increased blood pressure (severe headache, blurred vision, trouble concentrating, chest pain, numbness, seizure);
- problems with your vision;
- eye swelling, redness, di...
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