Triamcinolone Acetonide
About Triamcinolone Acetonide
Triamcinolone Acetonide belongs to the class of medicines called corticosteroids. It is used to relieve symptoms of seasonal or year-round allergic rhinitis/hay fever. It treats allergy symptoms, such as runny nose, sneezing, itchy eyes, nose, and throat. Allergic rhinitis is inflammation and allergy of the nose caused by an allergen, such as pollen, dust, mold, or skin flakes from certain animals.
Triamcinolone Acetonide contains Triamcinolone acetonide that works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers involved in allergic and non-allergic-mediated inflammation. Thereby, it helps treat inflammatory diseases. It relieves nasal and sinus congestion, mucus production, and nasal swelling caused by allergic rhinitis.
Use Triamcinolone Acetonide as directed by your physician. Your doctor will decide the dose of this medicine based on your medical condition. The common side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide include nose/throat dryness, coughing, sneezing, nosebleeds, and unpleasant taste and smell. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, please consult your doctor.
If you are allergic to Triamcinolone Acetonide, you should avoid it. Before taking Triamcinolone Acetonide, tell your doctor if you have any heart, liver, or renal illness, glaucoma, cataracts, TB, or nose difficulties. If you are pregnant or nursing, consult your doctor before using Triamcinolone Acetonide. Triamcinolone Acetonide is not suggested for children under the age of two. You may need to carry a steroid emergency card if you have been prescribed large dosages of Triamcinolone Acetonide to treat your symptoms.
Uses of Triamcinolone Acetonide
Medicinal Benefits
Triamcinolone Acetonide alleviates allergy symptoms in seasonal allergies and allergic rhinitis. It contains 'Triamcinolone acetonide,' which acts by inhibiting the release of particular chemical messengers involved in allergy and non-allergic-mediated inflammation and so aids in the treatment of inflammatory conditions. It improves nose and sinus congestion, mucus production, and nasal oedema caused by allergic rhinitis. It also makes the nasal passages less susceptible to allergens such as pollen, animal dander, and dust mites.
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Side Effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide
- Nose/throat dryness
- Coughing
- Sneezing
- Nosebleeds
- Unpleasant taste and smell
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Allergic rhinitis: Allergic rhinitis occurs when you breathe in an allergen which triggers an allergic reaction. It can be seasonal or perennial. Seasonal allergic rhinitis, commonly called hay fever, mostly occurs in the summer, spring or early fall. It is usually triggered by fungus spores in the air or pollen from specific plants such as trees, flowers, weeds, or grasses. Perennial allergic rhinitis affects you throughout the year and can be triggered by mould, cockroach or dust mite droppings, pet dander and saliva.
Nonallergic rhinitis: Nonallergic rhinitis may be triggered by infections such as cold viruses, foreign material in the nose, certain foods and odours, hormonal changes, stress, certain medications, weather changes, smoke, fumes and other air pollutants.
FAQs
Triamcinolone Acetonide works by blocking the release of certain chemical messengers involved in allergic and non-allergic-mediated inflammation. It also makes the nasal passages less sensitive to allergic triggers like pollen, animal dander or dust mites.
You are not recommended to use Triamcinolone Acetonide to treat runny, itchy or stuffy nose and sneezing caused by the common cold. Triamcinolone Acetonide is only used to treat symptoms caused by allergic and nonallergic rhinitis. Therefore, if you have a runny nose caused by a common cold, please consult a doctor for a suitable medication.
Do not abruptly stop using Triamcinolone Acetonide even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while using Triamcinolone Acetonide, please consult your doctor.
It is advised not to share this medicine with another person to avoid spreading infections. Also, to prevent contamination, please do not use the spray bottle after 28-30 days of opening it.
Unlike other anti-allergic medicines, Triamcinolone Acetonide does not cause drowsiness or sedation.
