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Triamcinolone oral syrup
What is triamcinolone oral syrup?
TRIAMCINOLONE (Aristocort®, Kenacort®) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. Triamcinolone is similar to natural steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland. Triamcinolone treats severe allergies, skin problems, asthma, arthritis, or many other conditions. Generic triamcinolone oral syrup is available.
What should my health care professional know before I take triamcinolone?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
blood clotting disorder
diabetes
high blood pressure
infection, including chicken-pox, herpes, measles, or tuberculosis
liver disease
myasthenia gravis
osteoporosis
previous heart attack
psychosis
seizures (convulsions)
stomach or intestinal disease
under-active thyroid
an unusual or allergic reaction to triamcinolone, corticosteroids, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
breast-feeding
How should I take this medicine?
Take triamcinolone oral syrup by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Shake well before using. Use a specially marked spoon or container to measure your medicine. Ask your pharmacist if you do not have one; household spoons are not always accurate. Take with milk or food to avoid stomach upset. If you are only taking triamcinolone once a day, take it in the morning, which is the time your body normally secretes cortisol. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking triamcinolone except on your prescriber’s advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional. You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition and treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.
What drug(s) may interact with triamcinolone?
antiinflammatory drugs (NSAIDs, such as ibuprofen)
aspirin
barbiturate medicines for inducing sleep or treating seizures (convulsions)
bosentan
carbamazepine
female hormones, including contraceptive or birth control pills
heart medicine
medicines for diabetes
medicines that improve muscle strength or tone for conditions like myasthenia gravis
phenytoin
rifampin
toxoids and vaccines
water pills
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What side effects may I notice from taking triamcinolone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
bloody or black, tarry stools
confusion, excitement, restlessness, a false sense of well-being
eye pain, decreased or blurred vision, or bulging eyes
fever, sore throat, sneezing, cough, or other signs of infection
frequent passing of urine
hallucinations (seeing and hearing things that are not really there)
increased thirst
irregular heartbeat
menstrual problems
mental depression, mood swings, mistaken feelings of self-importance, mistaken feelings of being mistreated
muscle cramps or muscle weakness
nausea, vomiting
pain in hips, back, ribs, arms, shoulders, or legs
rounding out of face
skin problems, acne
stomach pain
swelling of feet or lower legs
unusual bruising or red pinpoint spots on the skin
unusual tiredness or weakness
weight gain or weight loss
wounds that will not heal
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
diarrhea or constipation
change in taste
headache
increased appetite or loss of appetite
increased sweating
nervousness, restlessness, or difficulty sleeping
unusual increased growth of hair on the face or body
upset stomach
What should I watch for while taking triamcinolone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. If you are taking corticosteroids for a long time, carry an identification card with your name, the type and dose of corticosteroid, and your prescriber’s name and address. Do not suddenly stop taking triamcinolone. You may need to gradually reduce the dose, so that your body can adjust. Follow the advice of your prescriber or health care professional.
If you take corticosteroids for a long time, avoid contact with people who have an infection. You may be at an increased risk from infection while taking triamcinolone. Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are exposed to anyone with measles or chickenpox, or if you develop sores or blisters that do not heal properly.
People who are taking certain dosages of triamcinolone may need to avoid immunization with certain vaccines or may need to have changes in their vaccination schedules to ensure adequate protection from certain diseases. Make sure to tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone before receiving any vaccine.
If you are diabetic, triamcinolone can affect your blood sugar. Check with your prescriber or health care professional if you need help adjusting the dose of your diabetic medicine.
If you take triamcinolone every day, you may need to watch your diet. Your body can also lose potassium while you take this medicine. Ask your prescriber or health care professional about your diet, especially about your salt intake.
If you are going to have surgery tell your prescriber or health care professional that you are taking triamcinolone, or have taken it within the last 12 months.
Alcohol can increase the risk of getting serious side effects while you are taking triamcinolone. Avoid alcoholic drinks.
Elderly patients have an increased risk of side effects from triamcinolone.
Triamcinolone can interfere with certain lab tests and can cause false skin test results.
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F); do not freeze. Protect from light. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
[ Last Revised: 2/10/2002 ]
NOTE: This information is not intended to cover all possible uses, precautions, interactions, or adverse effects for this drug. If you have questions about the drug(s) you are taking, check with your health care professional.
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