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Triamcinolone (trade names Kenalog, Aristocort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Triderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera, Tricortone,Triesence;) is a synthetic
Chemical synthesis

In chemistry, chemical synthesis is purposeful execution of chemical reactions in order to get a product , or several products. This happens by physics and chemical manipulations usually involving one or more reactions....
 corticosteroid
Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiology systems such as stress , immune system and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior....
 given orally, by injection
Injection (medicine)

An injection is an route of administration of putting liquid into the body, usually with a hollow hypodermic needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin to a sufficient depth for the material to be forced into the body....
, inhalation, or as a topical
Topical

In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surface area such as the skin or mucous membranes, for example the vagina, anus, pharynx, eyes and ears....
 ointment or cream.

mcinolone is used in the post-operative period of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, notably rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure which is usually performed by either an Otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgeon, or plastic surgeon in order to improve the function and/or the appearance of a human nose....
. Injected into the subcutaneous area, it may help to alleviate stubborn swelling, inflamed sebaceous cyst
Sebaceous cyst

A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac or cyst below the surface of the skin that has a lining that resembles the uppermost part of a hair follicle and fills with a fatty white, semi-solid material called sebum....
s, and scar tissue.

Triamcinolone is occasionally used to treat severe cases of hayfever.






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Triamcinolone (trade names Kenalog, Aristocort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Triderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera, Tricortone,Triesence;) is a synthetic
Chemical synthesis

In chemistry, chemical synthesis is purposeful execution of chemical reactions in order to get a product , or several products. This happens by physics and chemical manipulations usually involving one or more reactions....
 corticosteroid
Corticosteroid

Corticosteroids are a class of steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal cortex. Corticosteroids are involved in a wide range of physiology systems such as stress , immune system and regulation of inflammation, carbohydrate metabolism, protein catabolism, blood electrolyte levels, and behavior....
 given orally, by injection
Injection (medicine)

An injection is an route of administration of putting liquid into the body, usually with a hollow hypodermic needle and a syringe which is pierced through the skin to a sufficient depth for the material to be forced into the body....
, inhalation, or as a topical
Topical

In medicine, a topical medication is applied to body surface area such as the skin or mucous membranes, for example the vagina, anus, pharynx, eyes and ears....
 ointment or cream.

Uses

Triamcinolone is used in the post-operative period of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, notably rhinoplasty
Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is a surgical procedure which is usually performed by either an Otolaryngology, maxillofacial surgeon, or plastic surgeon in order to improve the function and/or the appearance of a human nose....
. Injected into the subcutaneous area, it may help to alleviate stubborn swelling, inflamed sebaceous cyst
Sebaceous cyst

A sebaceous cyst is a closed sac or cyst below the surface of the skin that has a lining that resembles the uppermost part of a hair follicle and fills with a fatty white, semi-solid material called sebum....
s, and scar tissue.

Triamcinolone is occasionally used to treat severe cases of hayfever. Cream forms are used to treat keratosis pilaris
Keratosis pilaris

Keratosis pilaris is a very common genetics Hair follicle condition that is manifested by the appearance of rough bumps on the skin, hence referred to as chicken skin....
, psoriasis
Psoriasis

Psoriasis is a chronic, non-contagious autoimmune disease which affects the skin and joints. It commonly causes red scaly patches to appear on the skin....
, oral irritation after dental procedures. It is highly effective in the most severe cases of eczema
Eczema

Eczema is a form of dermatitis, or inflammation of the epidermis. The term eczema is broadly applied to a range of persistent skin conditions....
, but may require a waiting period before subsequent treatments. The drug may also be used to treat diabetic retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy

Diabetic retinopathy is retinopathy caused by complications of diabetes mellitus, which can eventually lead to blindness.It is an ocular manifestation of systemic disease which affects up to 80% of all patients who have had diabetes for 10 years or more....
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Forms

Different triamcinolone salt
Salt

A salt, in chemistry, is defined as the product formed from the neutralisation reaction of acids and base . Salts are ionic compounds composed of cations and anions so that the product is electrically electric charge ....
s are available, including acetonide
Acetone

Acetone is the organic compound with the chemical formula OC2. This colorless, mobile, flammable liquid is the simplest example of the ketones....
, benetonide, furetonide, hexacetonide and diacetate
Acetate

An acetate, or ethanoate, is either a salt or ester of acetic acid.In chemistry, the abbreviation Ac refers to the acetyl group. The anion and the functional group may be written as -OAc and AcO-, or OAc respectively....
.

Triamcinolone acetonide
Triamcinolone acetonide

Triamcinolone acetonide is a more potent type of triamcinolone, being about 8 times as effective as prednisone. Triamcinolone acetonide should not be used by those with tuberculosis or untreated fungal, bacterial, viral or herpes infections without consulting a doctor first....
 is a more potent type of triamcinolone, being about 8 times as effective as prednisone
Prednisone

Prednisone is a synthetic corticosteroid drug that is usually taken orally but can be delivered by intramuscular injection and can be used for a number of different conditions....
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Side effects

Side effects of Triamcinolone include a sore throat, nosebleeds, increased coughing, headache, and runny nose. White patches in the throat or nose indicates a serious side effect. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itch, swelling, severe dizziness, trouble breathing.

An additional side effect for woman is a prolonged menstrual cycle.

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