Brand name : Kenalogin Orbase
(Triamcinolone)
Pronounced: AZ-ma-court
Generic name: Triamcinolone acetonide
Other brand names: Nasacort, Nasacort AQ
Why is Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) prescribed?
Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) and Nasacort are metered-dose inhalers containing the anti-inflammatory
steroid medication, triamcinolone acetonide; Nasacort AQ is a metered-dose
pump spray. Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) is used as long-term therapy to control bronchial
asthma attacks. Nasacort and Nasacort AQ are prescribed to relieve
the symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies. Nasacort is also
used in the treatment of nasal polyps (projecting masses of tissue
in the nose).
Most important fact about Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) does not provide rapid relief in an asthma attack. Instead,
it reduces the frequency and severity of attacks when taken on a regular
basis. For quick relief, you must still use airway-opening medications.
How should you take Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) without a prescriptions
Take these drugs on a regular daily basis, exactly as prescribed.
With Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) and Nasacort, you should begin to see improvement after
a week, although it may take 2 weeks or more to achieve the greatest
benefit. Nasacort AQ should begin to produce results on the first day,
but will take a week to yield maximum benefit.
Shake the canister or bottle before each use. The Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) inhaler
must be primed with 2 activations whenever it has been unused for more
than 3 days. Do not use an Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) inhaler more than 240 times. Discard
the Nasacort canister after 100 inhalations and the Nasacort AQ bottle
after 120 actuations.
If the drug irritates your throat, gargling and rinsing your mouth
with water after each dose can help to relieve the problem.
If you are using a bronchodilator inhalant, it should be used before
the Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) inhalant to derive the best effects
from this drug. Use of the two inhalers should be separated by several
minutes.Do not spray Nasacort directly onto the bone that separates
the nostrils.
Avoid spraying either medication in your eyes.
Illustrated instructions for use are available with the product.
If you miss a dose Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Use it as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule.
Do not take 2 doses at once.
Storage instructions...
Store at room temperature. Since the contents of the aerosol inhalant
are under pressure, do not puncture the container and do not use or
store Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) near heat or open flame. Exposure to temperatures above
120 degrees F. may cause the container to explode.
Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) side effects
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity,
inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine
if it is safe for you to continue taking these medications.
Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Why should Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) not be prescribed?
Do not use any of these medications if you are allergic to or sensitive
to any of the ingredients. Do not use Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) if:
* Your asthma can be controlled with airway openers and other non-steroid
medications.
* You require only occasional steroid treatment for asthma. (Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) is not
for treatment of prolonged, severe asthma attacks where fast-acting measures
are required.)
* You have bronchitis not associated with asthma.
Special warnings about Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Your doctor will see that your asthma is reasonably under control
before starting you on Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone). For about a week, he or she will have
you take Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) along with your usual dose of oral steroid. After
that, you will gradually take less and less of the oral drug. If you
develop joint or muscular pain, weariness, and depression, contact
your doctor immediately. If you feel light-headed or find that you
are losing weight, also tell your doctor.
If you are using Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) and your airway-opening
medication is not effective during an asthma attack, contact your doctor
immediately.
Also get medical help immediately if your wheezing gets worse after
a dose of Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone).The use of triamcinolone
acetonide may cause a yeast-like fungal infection in the mouth and
throat (Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)) or nose and throat (Nasacort
and
Nasacort AQ). If you suspect a fungal infection, notify your doctor.
Treatment with antifungal medication may be necessary.People using
steroid medications such as these are more susceptible to infection.
Chickenpox and measles, for example, can be far more
serious for children and for adults who have not had them. Try to avoid
exposure, but if you are exposed, inform your doctor. Medication may
be needed.
Switching from steroid tablet therapy to Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) Inhaler may allow
allergic conditions to surface that were previously controlled by the
tablets. These include rhinitis (inflammation of the inside of the
nose), conjunctivitis (pinkeye), and eczema.
If your child is using any of these medications, your doctor will
watch to be sure he or she is growing properly. If you have just had
an operation, or if you are experiencing extreme stress, your doctor
will watch you closely.
Use these medications with extreme caution if you have tuberculosis,
an untreated infection, or a herpes infection of the eye.
If your symptoms do not improve after 3 weeks, or if they get worse,
contact your doctor. If you are using Nasacort or Nasacort AQ, also
notify your doctor if you develop nosebleeds or notice nasal irritation,
burning, or stinging after using Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone).
Use Nasacort or Nasacort AQ with caution if you have not fully healed
from nasal ulcers, or an injury to your nose. Steroids can slow wound
healing, and there have been rare cases of perforation inside the nose
caused by inhaled steroids.
Possible food and drug interactions when taking Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Inhaled steroids such as Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone), Nasacort, and Nasacort AQ are not
recommended for long-term use while you are taking prednisone (Deltasone).
Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
The effects of triamcinolone acetonide during pregnancy have not been
adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
inform your doctor immediately. It is not known whether triamcinolone
acetonide appears in breast milk. If Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) is essential to your
health, your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding until
your treatment with Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) is finished.
Recommended dosage for Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone)
Kenalogin Orbase (Triamcinolone) Overdosage
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you
suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.An
overdose is likely to be signaled by an increase in side effects. Accidental
contact with the contents of the canister would most likely
irritate your nose and give you a headache.Overuse of Nasacort AQ may
upset your stomach and intestines.Continual overuse of Kenalogin Orbase
(Triamcinolone) inhalation aerosol could lower your resistance; cause
weakness; wasting, or swelling; and interfere with
healing.
