Aristocort (Triamcinolone)
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Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid. It is administered either as an oral metered-dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma (Azmacort), as a topical preparation for the skin (Kenalog; Aristocort) or as a nasal spray (Nasac)
Drug Uses
Triamcinolone is in a class of haves called steroids. Triamcinolone reduces swelling and decreases the body's immune response. Triamcinolone is used in the treatment of many different conditions. It is used to treat endocrine (hormonal) disorders when the body does not produce enough of its own steroids. It is also used to treat many immune and allergic disorders, such as allergic reactions, skin reactions, arthritis, bursitis, tenosynovitis, gout, lupus, psoriasis, asthma, ulcerative colitis, multiple sclerosis, Crohn's disease, and others.
How Taken
Before use of the nasal spray or inhaler, the nose should be blown gently, and the inhaler or spray should be shaken. The head should be tilted backwards, with the nozzle inserted into one nostril, the opening of the nozzle toward the swollen area. The other nostril should be closed. and the spray or inhaler activated while breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. The inhaler or spray should be cleaned daily. The canister should be removed from the inhaler, rinsing the cap, nosepiece, and the inhaler with warm water and then drying them thoroughly.
Drug Class and Mechanism
Triamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic (man-made) corticosteroid. It is administered either as an oral metered-dose inhaler for the treatment of asthma (Azmacort), as a topical preparation for the skin (Kenalog; Aristocort) or as a nasal spray (Nasacort AQ) or inhaler (Nasacort) for relieving symptoms of rhinitis.
Corticosteroids are naturally occurring hormones that prevent or suppress inflammation and immune responses. When given by intranasal spray or inhaler, triamcinolone acetonide provides relief from allergy-induced watery nasal discharge (rhinorrhea), nasal congestion, postnasal drip, sneezing, and itching of the back of the throat. Sometimes the symptoms associated with allergy also are relieved. Approximately 50% of the triamcinolone acetonide is absorbed into the red. A beneficial response usually is noted within a few days but can take as long as 4 weeks.
Missed Dose
If you take one oral dose daily, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if you don't remember until the next day, skip the dose you missed and take only the regular daily dose.
If you take more than one oral dose daily, you can either take the missed dose as soon as you remember, or you can take two doses (the one you missed plus the regularly scheduled dose) when it is time for the next dose.
If you take one oral dose every other day, take the missed dose as soon as you remember, then go back to your regular every-other-day schedule.
Storage
The inhaler and spray should be stored at room temperature, 59-86�F (15-30�C) and protected from heat, and direct light.
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