Kenacort 4 mg

This injection is used to treat a variety of medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis. Physicians may also prescribe this medication to treat osteoarthritis, severe skin dermatoses, and other conditions not listed in this document. Kenacort 4 mg works by blocking a certain chemical substance in the body, which provokes inflammation (swelling and redness) and allergies. The active ingredient of Kenacort 4 mg is Triamcinolone acetonide. Nonetheless, it also contains other inactive ingredients such as sorbitol solution, cetyl palmitate, sorbic acid, potassium sorbate, purified water, and others. Kenacort 4 mg belongs to the class of medications called corticosteroids.

The manufacturer of Kenacort 4 mg is Nicholas Piramal.

How to Use Kenacort 4 mg?

Commonly, this injection should be given by your doctor in a clinic or hospital. Avoid using this medicine alone because you may experience unwanted results. The recommended dose per day (24 hours) is usually one injection or as directed by your doctor. However, if you do not notice the desired result, your doctor may increase the dosage for several weeks or even change the brand of the medicine. To get the most benefit from Kenacort 4 mg, you should use this medication at a fixed time every day. In any case, do not use this injection more often than your doctor prescribes because your condition will not improve faster. Inform your doctor if your health condition lasts or worsens.

If you are using another form of Triamcinolone (tablets) you should take them whole by mouth with a glass of water. Avoid other drinks including alcohol because it may increase your risk of adverse reactions.

Dosages

Usually, the dosages are different among patients. It depends on your age, response to therapy, the severity of your health condition, and other drugs that you may be using. If you have doubts about what dosage is better for you, discuss it with a doctor. Additionally, keep using this medicine even if you feel well because if you stop the treatment suddenly without a doctor’s approval, symptoms may return.

• Kenacort 4 mg
• Kenacort Injection 10 mg
• Kenacort Injection 40 mg

Missed Dose

Sometimes, you may forget to use this medicine and physicians recommend taking the dose as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, just skip the missed dose and continue the regular schedule as directed by your doctor. It is not recommended to administer an increased dose the next time to catch up because it may increase the risk of adverse effects.

Overdose

In rare cases, you may notice an overdose due to an increased dose of Triamcinolone. Therefore, if you experience any of the following symptoms, stop using this medicine and get medical help right away. Examples include severe dizziness, fainting, breathing problems, fast or pounding heartbeat, and others. For more details talk to a doctor.

Side Effects of Kenacort 4 mg

All medicines may give you some side effects and Kenacort 4 mg is not an exception. In any case, if you are on treatment with this medicine, you may not notice any of the following side effects. Some factors that can provoke side effects are allergy and overdose. There are three types of side effects: mild, moderate, and severe.

Mild Side Effects

Most patients usually ignore this category of adverse effects. However, it is advised to tell your doctor if you experience any of the following adverse reactions. Check some examples below:

• Headaches
• Redness at the injection site
• Thinning of the skin

Moderate Side Effects

This category of side effects is usually not dangerous for the patients and they can keep using this injection safely. For example:

• Increased risk of infection
• Numbness
• Tingling

Severe Side Effects

This category of side effects may occur in rare cases due to an increased dose of Kenacort 4 mg. Hence, if you notice any of the following negative effects, stop taking this medicine and seek medical attention immediately. Additionally, your doctor may help you to prevent or avoid adverse effects. Check below some examples:

• Seizures
• Joint pain
• Increased risk of bone fractures
• Infection
• Pain and swelling at the injection site
• Sore eyes
• Irregular menstrual periods
• Peptic ulcer

This article does not contain a complete list of adverse effects. If you experience any of the adverse reactions listed above or any other effects, contact a doctor right away.

Interactions

Triamcinolone may interact with some medicines and substances. Thus, other drugs may change how Kenacort 4 mg works by reducing its effectiveness or increasing the risk of negative effects. That’s why it is advised to share a list of products that you are using with your doctor before taking this medication. Examples include supplements, vitamins, herbal products, prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and others. Check some examples of drug interaction below:

• Aspirin
• Acarbose
• Amlodipine
• Amphotericin B
• Furosemide
• Metoprolol
• Polyethylene glycol
• Albuterol
• Atanazavir
• Bupropion
• Boceprevir
• Cobicistat
• Captopril
• Digoxin
• Estradiol
• Enoxacin
• Erythromycin
• Fosamprenavir
• Glipizide
• Glycerin
• Ibuprofen
• Insulin
• Ketoconazole
• Ketoprofen
• Levofloxacin
• Mifepristone
• Phenobarbital
• Quinapril
• Ritonavir
• Rifampin
• Varicella virus vaccine
• Voclosporin
• Warfarin
• Yellow fever vaccine

Kenacort 4 mg may also interact with some medical conditions. For example:

• PUD
• Scleroderma
• Liver disease
• Myasthenia gravis
• Thromboembolism
• Hypothyroidism
• Diabetes
• Prematurity
• Infections
• Fluid retention
• Hyperlipidemia

Talk to a doctor before using Kenacort 4 mg because this document does not contain all possible disease and drug interactions. In addition, it is not allowed to stop, start, or change the dosages without the doctor’s approval because you may experience unwanted results.

Precautions

Inform your doctor about your medical history before using Kenacort 4 mg. Check some examples below:

• Tuberculosis
• If you are allergic to the ingredients of the drug or if you have any other allergies
• Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura ( tendency to bleed easily)
• Heart disease (such as recent myocardial infarction, heart failure, angina, and others)
• Hypertension (high blood pressure)
• Epilepsy
• Glaucoma
• Osteoporosis
• Mental disorders
• Diabetes
• Liver and kidney disease
• Thyroid disease

This medicine may affect your vision. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid driving and operating heavy machinery during treatment until your vision becomes clear.

Talk to a doctor if you are pregnant or want to become pregnant before using Kenacort 4 mg. However, you should consult a doctor before breastfeeding because it is unknown if this medicine passes into breast milk.

Storage

• Commonly, it is recommended to store this medicine at room temperature (below 30 Celsius degrees) and away from direct sunlight and moisture. Thus, you should not keep Kenacort 4 mg in the bathroom.
• Keep away Triamcinolone from the reach of children and pets because it may be harmful to them.