Triamcinolone Acetonide
Product Information In Simple Language
Triamcinolone acetonide is primarily used as a topical treatment to lessen the side effects and symptoms of conditions such as eczema, misc rashes, and other skin problems. Even though the name does not include the word corticosteroid. It is in essence a strong corticosteroid. The strength is determined by the prescription and by the form of delivery. Your Doctor and pharmacist should be able to assist you with questions specific to your condition and prescription.
General Application Procedures
Under almost every known circumstance it is for topical use only. Topical use means that you are to only use it on the skin and only in areas specified by your doctor. It is not normally advisable to ever use this on your face, in your groin areas, nor in your under arm areas. It is important to apply the medication with clean hands and after washing and drying the area to which you are applying the medication. Your prescription will specify but it is normal for application to be required two, three, or four
times each 24 hours.
As always this frequency will be specified on the prescription and by your doctor. You should not cover the area to which you apply triamcinolone acetonide cream unless specifically told to do so by your doctor. Under normal application you want the medication and the underlying skin area to be exposed to air. Always wash your hands thoroughly after touching the medication.
You want to make certain you do not touch the area of application and thus contaminate your hands with the medication again. You want
to take caution to keep your hands clean if you touch the area of application.
It is also important to keep it away from your eyes, nose, or mouth. As with all medication use it only in the manner and for the length of time that is specified by your prescription. If your skin problem changes in any way for the worse or if it changes in an unexpected way. Be certain to inform your doctor.
Some conditions that it is oftentimes prescribed to treat.
Triamcinolone acetonide is oftentimes prescribed for the following skin problems. Lymphoma such as Cutaneous T-Cell, Skin Problems that are normally on the facial skin or scalp skin that are Scaly or oily. Dermatitis conditions such as atopic or Contact. For allergic reactions that result in topical inflammation. Also for skin problems that appear as circular patches on the torso and above and red areas or nodules that appear in a round pattern on the skin. Psoriasis conditions specified as plaque or scalp.
It is also oftentimes prescribed for itching and other skin rashes that get worse when itching them.
Most normal side effects
It is normal for there to be a slight burning, tingling or irritation in the area of application. It is normal for these to go away soon after you begin use. This is a normal reaction that most have when first applying triamcinolone acetonide cream. If the side effects that are normal do not quickly go away then it would be best to talk to your doctor as soon as possible. It is best to discuss these side effects with your doctor prior to your first application. It is uncommon but very important to immediately
see your doctor if you notice your skin looking thinner, if you develop stretch marks, or a sudden increase in hair growth. These are sever side effects that you need to handle immediately with your doctor.
If you notice an increase in the rash or skin irritation see your doctor. If you feel extra tired or thirsty or if you experience vision issues or increased feelings of being tired you need to see your doctor. These may be indications that the medication has been absorbed through the skin into your bloodstream. If you have any of these or any other unusual condition after you begin use – see your doctor immediately. It is not common to have adverse side effects. But you have any or experience any changes
in your body – see your doctor. This includes dizziness, breathing problems, anything unusual. It is important to note that this is not a thorough list of all possible reactions or adverse side effects. You should never look to a website for anything but general information. If you are feeling a side effect – see your doctor immediately.
It is important to take several precautions with this medicine. Has your doctor ever told you that you are allergic to anything in the corticosteroids? Many, not all, of these medicines end in the suffix “sone”. For example hydro cortisone. There are many other drugs like this. So take time to talk to your doctor and pharmacist long before ever touching this medicine.
Other indications that you may have an adverse reaction to this is if you have any history of faulty blood circulation or other problem with immune deficiency. You should also use caution if you have any open wounds in the area that you are using the medication.
One precaution that you may not think of is that this medication can actually affect your bodies reactions to otherwise innocuous circumstances such as stress. This means that if you already have one stress on your system such as healing from a physical injury and if you are using triamcinolone acetonide these things may compound their physical stress on your body. Even if you have previously healed from such an injury. Your immune system may not have fully recovered.
It is said that this medication may also slow growth in children. Not to say that it absolutely will have this side effect. But take extra caution when children use it for a long period of time. It is also probable that it will not affect the child's full growth. Just take caution and consult your doctor. It is a good medication – using it wisely is important.
Got Baby? Then you will not really want to use this medication. Well it is not totally forbidden. But use absolute caution. As we already discussed ,this medication can get into your bloodstream. That means that breast feeding is off the table.
Here we go with yet another precaution. When this medicine is prescribed the doctor and pharmacist evaluate the medicines you are taking to determine cross side effects. Therefore if you change any of your other medication whether you are starting or even stopping – stop and talk to your doctor and pharmacist to re-evaluate cross side effects. We usually think about this when starting a medication. But you need to remember to check when stopping also.
Remember my previous warning. Never get all your information from a website. You need to talk to your doctor. Also realize that this site does not in any way claim to be an authoritative source nor does it list all the precautions, side effects, or other issues involved with the medicine. This site is simply to spark your interest and to start your mind thinking on issues to discuss with your Doctor.
Thanks for reading.
