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In this Article

• What is triamcinolone injection (Kenalog 10 Injection)?
• What are the possible side effects of triamcinolone injection?
• What is the most important information I should know about triamcinolone injection?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving triamcinolone injection?
• How is triamcinolone injection given?
• What happens if I miss a dose?
• What happens if I overdose?
• What should I avoid while receiving triamcinolone injection?
• What other drugs will affect triamcinolone injection?
• Where can I get more information?

What happens if I miss a dose?

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your injection.

What happens if I overdose?

Seek emergency medical attention if you think you have received too much of this medicine.

Since this medication is given by a healthcare professional, an acute overdose is unlikely to occur.

What should I avoid while receiving triamcinolone injection?

Do not receive a "live" vaccine while you are being treated with triamcinolone injection. The live vaccine may not work as well during this time, and may not fully protect you from disease.

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. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using steroids.

What other drugs will affect triamcinolone injection?

Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you are using any of the following drugs:

• aminoglutethimide (Cytadren);
• birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy;
• a blood thinner such as warfarin (Coumadin);
• cyclosporine (Neoral, Gengraf, Sandimmune);
• digoxin (digitalis, Lanoxin);
• insulin or diabetes medications you take by mouth;
• isoniazid (used to treat tuberculosis);
• rifampin (Rifadin, Rimactane);
• seizure medication such as phenobarbital (Luminal, Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Tegretol), and others,
• antibiotics such as azithromycin (Zithromax), clarithromycin (Biaxin), erythromycin (E-Mycin, E.E.S., Ery-Tab, Erythrocin), and others; or
• aspirin or other NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), diclofenac (Voltaren), diflunisal (Dolobid), etodolac (Lodine), flurbiprofen (Ansaid), indomethacin (Indocin), ketoprofen (Orudis), ketorolac (Toradol), mefenamic acid (Ponstel), meloxicam (Mobic), nabumetone (Relafen), piroxicam (Feldene), and others.

This list is not complete and there may be other drugs that can interact with triamcinolone injection. Tell your doctor about all the prescription and over-the-counter medications you use. This includes vitamins, minerals, herbal products, and drugs prescribed by other doctors. Do not start using a new medication without telling your doctor.

Where can I get more information?

Your doctor or pharmacist can provide more information about triamcinolone injection.

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