Trilac Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Triamcinolone acetonide

Indications/Uses

IA: Synovitis of OA, RA, acute & subacute bursitis, acute gouty arthritis, epicondylitis, acute nonseptic tenosynovitis & post-traumatic OA. Intradermal: Keloids, discoid lupus erythematosus, necrobiosis lipoidica diabeticorum, alopecia areata & localized hypertrophic, infiltrated, inflammatory lesions of lichen planus, psoriatic plaques, granuloma annulare & neurodermatitis.

Dosage/Direction for Use

IA/IB Initially 2.5-5 mg for smaller joints & 5-15 mg for larger joints. Max: ≥20 mg. Intradermal Initially 1 mg/inj site.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Systemic fungal infections. ITP.

Special Precautions

Hypothyroidism, cirrhosis, ocular herpes simplex, hypoprothrombinemia, nonspecific ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, active or latent peptic ulcer, renal insufficiency, HTN, osteoporosis, acute glomerulonephritis, vaccinia, varicella, exanthema, Cushing's syndrome, antibiotic-resistant infections, DM, CHF, thromboembolitic tendencies, thrombophlebitis, convulsive disorders, metastatic carcinoma, myasthenia gravis. Prolonged use & abrupt discontinuation. Renal disease. Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Fliud & electrolyte disturbance; musculoskeletal, GI, dermatologic & endocrine disorders; convulsions, increased ICP w/ papilloedema, vertigo, headache, neuritis, paresthesias, aggravation of preexisting psychiatric conditions; posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased IOP, glaucoma, exophthalmos; hyperglycemia, glycosuria, -ve nitrogen balance, necrotizing angiitis, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, aggravation or masking of infections, syncopal episodes.

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Drug Interactions

Phenytoin, phenobarb, rifampicin, corticosteroids, diuretics, hypoglycemics, anticholinesterases, salicylates.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB08 - triamcinolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Trilac powd for inj 40 mg/mL

Packing/Price

(vial) 1 mL x 1's (Rp80,000/vial)

Form

Trilac powd for inj 10 mg/mL

Packing/Price

(vial) 5 mL x 1's (Rp90,000/vial)

Form

Trilac tab 4 mg

Packing/Price

3 × 10's (Rp105,000/boks)

Trilac

triamcinolone acetonide

Manufacturer:

Novell Pharma