Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone Acetonide is the generic name of the inhaler marketed by the trade name Azmacort. Nasacort AQ also markets a Triamcinolone Acetonide inhaler. The former is prescribed treatment for persons with asthma; the latter is for treatment of rhinitis.
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General Information

Triamcinolone is a synthetic corticosteroid that may be administered orally, intravenously, as a topical cream, or as an inhaler device. The brand names that deal with Triamcinolone include Aristocort, Azmacort, Fougera, Kenalog, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal and Triderm. Triamcinolone is a steroid of the glucocorticoid family; hence all the symptoms and contraindications of steroid generally apply with Triamcinolone so utmost care when using the drug should be taken.

As a Triamcinolone Acetonide inhaler, the drug is inhaled directly to the lungs as metered dose where it takes effect. Triamcinolone Acetonide steroid has a remarkably potent anti-inflammatory reaction; that seconds from inhaling the drug produces immediate results. As an inhaled substance, very minute amount of the drug is absorbed, so it is generally the safest than most of the methods.

For Nasacort Triamcinolone Acetonide Inhaler, the Triamcinolone relieves the inflammation in the nasal passageways, alleviating symptoms such as watery nasal discharge induced by allergy, postnasal drip, sneezing, nasal congestion, and throat itchiness. The benefits of the Triamcinolone Acetonide can take up to several weeks, four weeks at the most before dissipating.

Prescription

Triamcinolone needs prescription and as it is synthetically made, there is no generic available. The Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide contains 100 mcg per metered actuation, and the Nasacort Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Inhaler pumps 55 mcg of Triamcinolone Acetonide. The prescribed maximum dosage of Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide is two to four puffs in two to four separate timed intervals daily. The Nasacort Triamcinolone Acetonide has the prescribed dosage of two or four puffs taken during accounts of rhinitis.

Unlike Nasacort Triamcinolone Acetonide Nasal Sp, Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide Inhaler is not to be used to relive an ongoing asthma attack. That’s why persons with ongoing medications with the Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide should also have another Asthma Inhaler spray intended for use during an attack. Besides, the side effect of over dosage in Triamcinolone Acetonide is too big a tradeoff to use it excessively during an attack. Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide inhaler is a treatment to improve asthmatic conditions. Though benefits will start showing themselves during the third day, the maximum effect of the regimen is usually felt after two or three weeks of Azmacort Triamcinolone Acetonide treatment.

Adverse Effects Of Steroid Intake

There are remarkable serious side effects of prolong or massive dosage of Triamcinolone Acetonide. Like most steroids and glucocorticoids, high dosage of Triamcinolone can result to poor bone formation, increased bone brittleness, and higher risk to bone fractures and cracking. When used in children, proper regulation is required, lest it hinders the child’s bone formation, leading to stunted growth and poor bone mass. Lengthy usage of the Triamcinolone Acetonide can also result to the suppression of the body’s adrenal glands in creating natural glucocorticoids.

Lactating women, pregnant mothers are to avoid Triamcinolone Acetonide and any glucocorticoids (or steroids) since it is shown that exposures to such chemicals can cause fetal abnormalities.

Another side effect associated with usage of inhalers is the susceptibility to acquire oral candidasis. This oral fungal infection is characterized by the presence of creamy white and curd like patches on mucosal surfaces of the mouth such as the tongue and other areas like in the soft palate. Inhaled medications in general also result to dry mouth, hoarseness of breath, irritated throat and esophagus and bad breath. Its often recommended that after the metered dose, washing the mouth plus drinking a quart of water is suggested.