Nasacort AQ (Triamcinolone Acetonide) Drug Information: Description, User Reviews, Drug Side Effects, Interactions

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February 10, 2012

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Introduction

Although they are the cornerstone of allergy treatment, avoidance measures are not always enough to manage all of the symptoms. When the symptoms of nasal allergies are mild or intermittent, antihistamines with or without decongestants can help. Very often, some relief can be found in taking over-the-counter (OTC) drugs and this is usually the first step an allergy sufferer will take. Self-medication, though, is frequently inadequate since OTC drugs cannot adequately treat the inflammation that develops in the nose. At this stage, anti-inflammatory medications are required, usually in the form of intra- nasal steroid sprays (sprayed into the nose).

The combination of an antihistamine (with or without a decongestant) and a topical nasal steroid spray will usually afford good relief with minimal side effects. The addition of ipratropium bromide nasal spray (Atrovent - an anticholinergic medication) is also very effec...

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Nasacort® AQ
(triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray

DRUG DESCRIPTION

Triamcinolone acetonide, USP, the active ingredient in NASACORT AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray, is a corticosteroid with a molecular weight of 434.51 and with the chemical designation 9-Fluoro11β,16α,17,21-tetrahydroxypregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione cyclic 16,17-acetal with acetone (C₂₄H₃₁FO₆).

Nasacort® AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Structural Formula Illustration

NASACORT AQ (triamcinolone acetonide) Nasal Spray is a thixotropic, water-based metered-dose pump spray formulation unit containing a microcrystalline suspension of triamcinolone acetonide in an aqueous medium. Microcrystalline cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose sodium, polysorbate 80, dextrose, benzalkonium chloride, and edetate disodium are contained in this aqueous medium; hydrochloric acid or sodium hydroxide may be added to adjust the pH to a target of 5.0 within a range of 4.5 and 6.0.

What are the possible side effects of triamcinolone nasal (Nasacort AQ)?

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:

weakness, tired feeling, nausea, loss of appetite, weight loss;
fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms;
easy bruising or bleeding, unusual weakness;
white patches or sores inside your nose or mouth, or on your lips; or
blurred vision, eye...

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What are the precautions when taking triamcinolone acetonide (Nasacort AQ)?

Before using nasal triamcinolone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of: eye problems (such as glaucoma, cataracts), infections (including tuberculosis), recent nose problems (such as injury, ulcers, surgery).

Avoid contact with people who have infections that may spread to others (such as chickenpox, measles, flu). Consult your doctor if you have been exposed to an infection or for more details.

Rarely, using corticosteroid medications for a long time can make it more...

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Last reviewed on RxList: 10/27/2008
This monograph has been modified to include the generic and brand name in many instances.