Drug details

Trivaris (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension)

type of Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic

Trivaris (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension) is a steroid that is injected into the joint space to treat inflammation of the joints or tendons to treat arthritis, bursitis, or epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Trivaris is usually given in these conditions only as a short-term treatment of a severe or aggravated episode. Trivaris is also injected into soft tissues of the body to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others. The brand name Trivaris is discontinued, but generic versions may be available.

The drug is often used to treat Arthritis , Lupus , Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• headache
• nausea
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• acne
• bloating
• thinning hair
• appetite changes
• stomach or side pain
• a wound that is slow to heal
• bruising or swelling
• sweating more than usual, or
• irregular menstrual periods
• skin scaling
• other skin changes,

The following drugs are related to Trivaris, either as a replacement or used together:

• Yutiq (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant)