Drug details

Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension)

type of Corticosteroids

Zilretta (triamcinolone acetonide extended-release injectable suspension) is an extended-release synthetic corticosteroid indicated as an intra-articular injection for the management of osteoarthritis pain of the knee.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • hives,
  • difficulty breathing,
  • swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat,
  • nausea,
  • loss of appetite,
  • vomiting,
  • diarrhea,
  • fever,
  • skin rash,
  • shortness of breath,
  • weight loss,
  • chills,
  • tiredness,
  • dizziness,
  • blurred vision,
  • weight gain,
  • dry mouth,
  • headache,
  • fainting,
  • nervousness,
  • pounding in the ears,
  • sweating,
  • weakness,
  • cough,
  • noisy breathing,
  • agitation,
  • fruity breath odor,
  • slow wound healing,
  • mood changes,
  • hoarseness,
  • painful or difficult urination,
  • shallow breathing,
  • flushed or dry skin,
  • anxiety,
  • aggression,
  • depression,
  • irritability,
  • eye pain,
  • increased thirst or urination,
  • heartburn,
  • muscle pain,
  • vomiting that looks like coffee grounds
  • decreased vision,
  • little or no urine,
  • irregular menstrual periods,
  • increased appetite,
  • trouble sleeping (insomnia),
  • vision changes, and
  • backache,
  • numbness or tingling in the arms or legs,
  • bloody, black, or tarry stools,
  • fast, slow, pounding, or irregular heartbeats,
  • swelling of the hands, fingers, lower legs or feet,
  • difficulty speaking or walking,
  • abdominal pain and cramping,
  • decreased sexual desire,
  • darkening of skin,
  • muscle weakness or wasting,
  • tearing of the eyes,
  • facial hair growth in women,
  • bone fractures,
  • swelling or roundness of the face, neck or trunk,
  • severe indigestion,
The following drugs are related to Zilretta, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Tylenol (acetaminophen)