Drug details

Kenalog-40 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension)

type of Corticosteroids

Kenalog-40 (triamcinolone acetonide) is a corticosteroid indicated for intramuscular or intraarticular use only in allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, rheumatic disorders, and nervous system disorders where oral therapy is not feasible. Kenalog-40 is available as a generic drug.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • dizziness,
  • sleep problems (insomnia),
  • allergic reactions,
  • stomach upset,
  • acne,
  • appetite changes,
  • bloating,
  • weight gain.
  • euphoria,
  • irregular menstrual periods,
  • spinning sensation (vertigo),
  • mood swings,
  • stomach or side pain,
  • scaling or other skin changes,
  • a wound that is slow to heal,
  • thinning hair,
  • bruising or swelling,
  • sweating more than usual,
  • redness or pain at the injection site, or
The following drugs are related to Kenalog-40 Injection, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Symbenda (bendamustine hydrochloride)
  • Cormax Ointment (clobetasol propionate ointment)
  • Noxipak (fluocinolone acetonide topical solution)
  • Nolix (flurandrenolide topical cream)
  • Jylamvo (methotrexate oral solution)
  • Kenalog 10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension)
  • Pyrukynd (mitapivat tablets)
  • Rezlidhia (olutasidenib capsules)