Drug details

Triesence (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension)

type of Corticosteroids, Ophthalmic

Triesence (triamcinolone acetonide) Injectable Suspension is a steroid injection used to treat inflammation of the joints or tendons to treat arthritis, bursitis, or epicondylitis (tennis elbow). Triesence is usually given in these conditions only as a short-term treatment of a severe or aggravated episode. Triesence 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 drug is often used to treat Arthritis , Lupus , Psoriasis .

This drug may have the following side effects:

• nausea
•  headache
• sleep problems (insomnia)
• acne
• bloating
• appetite changes
• 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, or
• irregular menstrual periods

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

• Lemtrada (alemtuzumab injection for intravenous infusion)
• Azasan (azathioprine)
• Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide)
• Yutiq (fluocinolone acetonide intravitreal implant)
• Medrol (methylprednisolone)
• Trexall (methotrexate)
• Xatmep (methotrexate oral solution)
• Novantrone (mitoxantrone for injection concentrate)
• Tysabri (natalizumab)