Kenalog-80 (Injectable)
Triamcinolone is a steroid medicine that is used alone or with other medications to treat severe allergic reactions, hormonal disorders, ulcerative colitis, leukemia, lymphoma, systemic lupus erythematosus, and other different types of inflammatory conditions, including those affecting the skin, eyes, lungs, intestines, joints, tendons, muscles, nervous system, kidneys, or blood cells.
Triamcinolone is available in several brand names that have other uses.
Triamcinolone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
uses
What is Kenalog-80 (Injectable) used for?
- Allergic Rhinitis
- Alopecia
- Ankylosing Spondylitis
- Bursitis
- Lichen Simplex Chronicus
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Osteoarthritis
- Psoriasis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Gouty Arthritis
- Anti-inflammatory
- Collagen Vascular Disease
- Autoimmune Disorder
- Felty's Syndrome
- Psoriatic Arthropathy
- Rheumatoid Lung
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Lichen Planus
- Keloids
- Synovitis
warnings
What is the most important information I should know about Kenalog-80 (Injectable)?
You should not be treated with triamcinolone if you are allergic to it, or if you have idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).
Tell your doctor if you have or have ever had:
- infection caused by bacteria (including tuberculosis), virus, fungus, or parasites;
- congestive heart failure, heart attack, high blood pressure;
- brain injury;
- cataracts, glaucoma, or another condition that increases pressure inside your eyes;
- herpes infection of your eye;
- a nerve-muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis;
- a stomach ulcer, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis;
- a perforation (a hole or tear) in your esophagus, stomach, or intestines;
- recent surgery;
- cerebral malaria;
- mental illness or psychosis;
- unexplained diarrhea or if you recently traveled;
- osteoporosis or low bone mineral density;
- a problem with your thyroid or adrenal gland;
- recently received or are scheduled to receive any vaccine;
- cirrhosis or other liver disease; or
- kidney disease.
Make sure you are current on all vaccines before you start receiving triamcinolone.
Steroids may increase your risk of developing Kaposi's Sarcoma, a certain type of skin cancer. Ask your doctor about your individual risk.
Steroids can weaken your immune system, making it easier for you to get an infection or worsening an infection you already have. Tell your doctor about any recent, active, or chronic illness, especially any type of infection caused by bacteria, virus, fungus, or parasites, including threadworm.
Triamcinolone may contain an ingredient that can cause serious side effects or death in very young or premature babies. Do not give this medicine to a child without medical advice.
Triamcinolone may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It may be harder for you to get a woman pregnant while you are using this medicine.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while receiving this medicine.
Side Effects
What are the side effects of Kenalog-80 (Injectable)?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives, difficult breathing, swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
- increased pain or swelling, joint stiffness, fever, and general ill feeling;
- eye pain or redness, seeing halos around lights;
- sleep problems (insomnia), depression, unusual changes in mood or behavior;
- severe headache, pounding in your neck or ears;
- signs of infection--fever, chills, sore throat, body aches, unusual tiredness, bruising or bleeding;
- stomach or intestinal problems--severe stomach pain, change in bowel habits, bloody or tarry stools, coughing up blood or vomit that looks like coffee grounds;
- kidney problems--urinating less, feeling tired or short of breath;
- signs of an electrolyte imbalance--increased thirst or urination, constipation, muscle weakness, leg cramps, numbness or tingling, feeling jittery, fluttering in your chest, shortness of breath (even while lying down), rapid weight gain (especially in your face and midsection); or
- decreased adrenal gland hormones--nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, loss of appetite, feeling tired or light-headed, muscle pain, skin discoloration, craving salty foods.
Certain side effects may be more likely with long-term use or repeated doses of triamcinolone injection.
Triamcinolone can affect growth in children. Tell your doctor if your child is not growing at a normal rate while using this medicine.
Common side effects may include:
- cough, runny or stuffy nose; or
- bruising.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Can I take Kenalog-80 (Injectable) if I’m pregnant or breastfeeding?
Triamcinolone may harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
Ask a doctor if it is safe to breastfeed while receiving this medicine.
Interactions
What drugs and food should I avoid while taking Kenalog-80 (Injectable)?
Avoid being near people who are sick or have infections. Call your doctor for preventive treatment if you are exposed to chickenpox or measles. These conditions can be serious or even fatal in people who are using triamcinolone.
Do not receive a "live" vaccine or a toxoid vaccine while using triamcinolone, or you could develop a serious infection. Live vaccines include measles, mumps, rubella (MMR), polio, rotavirus, typhoid, yellow fever, varicella (chickenpox), zoster (shingles), and nasal flu (influenza) vaccine. Toxoid vaccines include diphtheria-tetanus toxoid (DT or Td).
Dosage Guidelines & Tips
How to take Kenalog-80 (Injectable)?
Use Kenalog-80 (Injectable) exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
Triamcinolone injection is given through a needle and can be injected into different areas of the body: into a muscle, into the space around a joint or tendon, or into a lesion on the skin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Before you receive triamcinolone, your doctor may test you for hepatitis B or other infections. If you've had hepatitis B, it may come back or get worse.
Not every brand of this medicine is used for the same conditions or injected into the same body areas. Some brands are given only one time as needed. Others may be given at regular intervals. Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Your dosage needs may change if you have any unusual stress, such as a serious illness, injury, fever, or infection, or if you have surgery or a medical emergency. Tell your doctor about any such situation that affects you.
Long-term use of steroid may increase pressure inside your eyes. If you receive triamcinolone for longer than 6 weeks, you may need frequent eye exams.
Your doctor may instruct you to limit your salt intake, and you may need to take potassium supplements. Follow your doctor's instructions.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using triamcinolone.
Your doctor may test you for hepatitis B or other infections while using this medicine and for several months after you stop.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
You may have withdrawal symptoms if you stop receiving certain brand forms of triamcinolone suddenly after long-term use. Ask your doctor before stopping the medicine.
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your triamcinolone injection.
Overdose Signs
What happens if I overdose on Kenalog-80 (Injectable)?
In a medical setting an overdose would be treated quickly.