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Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a medium to strong topical corticosteroid used to treat a wide variety of skin conditions. To ensure the effectiveness of treatment and avoid side effects, users need to strictly follow the instructions of the doctor, professional pharmacist.
1. What is Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream?
Triamcinolone Acetonide Cream is a medium to strong topical corticosteroid used to treat a variety of skin conditions (eg, eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rashes). Triamcinolone works to reduce itching, swelling, and redness that can occur in these types of skin conditions.
The active ingredient in Triamcinolone Acetonide cream is called Triamcinolone and belongs to the group of hormonal drugs.
2. Indications to use Triamcinolone Acetonide cream in any case?
Triamcinolone Acetonide cream is used in the treatment of conditions such as:
Skin T-cell lymphoma (CTCL): This is a rare disease, including mycosis (MF) and Sézary syndrome (SS), mainly Affects skin and lymph nodes. The disease often has an indistinct onset, sometimes with only chronic redness at first. Diagnosis of the disease is based on clinical symptoms, laboratory results and skin biopsy results. In the early stages, the histopathology in biopsies may not be obvious. Seborrheic Dermatitis (SD): This is an inflammatory skin condition that mainly occurs in areas of the skin with many sebaceous glands such as the scalp, face, upper body, etc. The disease usually develops gradually and often manifests itself. with dry or greasy scaling of the scalp, more severe may have yellow-red papules. SD is diagnosed based on clinical examination, but the disease is difficult to distinguish from other diseases such as psoriasis, contact dermatitis, atopic dermatitis,... Eczema: A type of allergy that causes red and itchy skin Contact Dermatitis: A type of skin rash caused by direct contact with an irritant Atopic Dermatitis Discoid Eczema Angioedema (GA): This is a chronic skin disease and benign. The disease is characterized by papules arranged in arcs or centrioles that surround normal or concave skin. Diagnosis of GA is clinical and can be done by biopsy. Plaque psoriasis: This is a type of psoriasis characterized by red, dry patches of skin with white scales on top, may be accompanied by painful itching. Scalp psoriasis: is a common skin condition, red and white patches of skin with clear boundaries and very easy to peel and bleed accompanied by itching and hair loss, The difficulty of treating scalp psoriasis can make you quite uncomfortable even depressed if you are ridiculed or someone says something bad. Itchy anus: This is a severe and persistent itching in the area around the anus. Anal itching can be caused by many causes such as skin diseases, hemorrhoids, poor hygiene, too much washing, etc. Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is a condition in which skin sores form. large and painful. The disease is rare but difficult to diagnose, and doctors can diagnose PG after ruling out other conditions and through the rapidly progressive, indistinct ulceration of the disease. Itching of flat Lichen: red patches of skin that become thickened and discolored from excessive rubbing or scratching.
3. How to use Triamcinolone Acetonide cream?
Patients should only use Triamcinolone Acetonide topically and do not use it on the face, groin or armpits unless directed by a doctor. How to use:
Wash and dry your hands. Continue to wash and dry the affected area before applying the cream. Apply a thin layer of cream to the affected area and massage gently 2 to 4 times daily or as directed by a physician. Do not bandage or cover the area where the cream is applied unless directed by your doctor.
Avoid getting the medicine in your eyes as it can cause glaucoma or make it worse. Avoid getting the medicine in your nose or mouth. Use plenty of water to rinse eyes, nose and mouth if the medicine gets in contact.
Triamcinolone Acetonide cream is a prescription drug and only used when prescribed by a doctor. Do not use the medicine for longer than the prescribed time. Inform your doctor if your condition persists or gets worse.
4. Side effects of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream
During the use of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream, you may experience some of the following side effects:
Burning, itching, irritation or dryness of the skin may occur if it is the first time using the drug, however this condition This will go away after a few days as your body adapts to the medicine. If any of these effects persist or get worse, tell your doctor or pharmacist right away for advice. Stretch marks, thinning or discolored skin, acne, hirsutism, folliculitis Worsening of pre-existing skin infections with the use of this medicine. Systemic side effects: Rarely, topical corticosteroids can be absorbed from the skin into the bloodstream and cause many systemic side effects. However, systemic side effects can still be experienced when Triamcinolone Acetonide cream is used in children and people who use it for a long time or over large areas of skin. Tell your doctor right away if any of the following side effects occur: extreme tiredness, weight loss, headache, swelling ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination, vision problems force. Rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing: These are symptoms of a very serious allergic condition, but this is very rare. Therefore, seek medical help immediately if you notice any symptoms of this allergic reaction. This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice any other side effects not listed above, contact your pharmacist or doctor.
5. Drug interactions with Triamcinolone Acetonide cream
Drug interactions can change the way it works or increase the risk of serious side effects when using the drug. This article does not cover all possible drug interactions of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream. Therefore, the patient should write down a list of all products including herbal products, prescription and over-the-counter medicines and notify the consulting doctor. Do not start, stop or change the dosage without your doctor's approval.
Some products that may interact with this drug are: corticosteroids taken by mouth (such as prednisone), drugs that suppress the immune system (such as cyclosporine).
6. What should be done in case of overdose or missed dose of Triamcinolone Acetonide?
Triamcinolone Acetonide can be harmful if swallowed. If someone has overdosed and has severe symptoms such as fainting or difficulty breathing, call or take the patient to the nearest medical facility immediately.
If you miss a dose of Triamcinolone Acetonide cream, use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose of Triamcinolone Acetonide and take your next dose as usual, do not apply a double dose to make up for it.
7. Some notes when using Triamcinolone Acetonide
Do not share Triamcinolone Acetonide cream with others Do not use Triamcinolone Acetonide for other skin conditions, unless your doctor tells you to. If you use Triamcinolone Acetonide cream for a long time or apply it to large areas of your body, you may need tests, such as regular adrenal function tests, to monitor your progress. your development or check for drug side effects Tell all your doctors that you use (or have used) Triamcinolone Acetonide cream Tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially problems with the immune system, poor blood circulation. Do not use if the area to be treated is infected or sore. Caution when using Triamcinolone Acetonide for children under 12 years of age: Triamcinolone Acetonide cream may temporarily delay growth in children if used for a long time. See your doctor so your child's height can be checked regularly. Do not use the drug for people with impaired adrenal function or with small red lesions on the skin due to dilation of blood vessels. Precautions while using Triamcinolone Acetonide cream during pregnancy It is not known whether this medicine passes into breast milk when applied to the skin, so consult your doctor if you are breast-feeding. Store at room temperature, avoid exposing Triamcinolone Acetonide cream under direct light and in a humid environment. Keep Triamcinolone Acetonide out of reach of children and pets.
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Reference source: webmd.com
