Triamcinolone Nasal
Uses of Triamcinolone Nasal
Nasal Triamcinolone helps treat common allergic symptoms such as runny nose, sneezing and blocked nose.
How Triamcinolone Nasal Works
Triamcinolone is a corticosteroid which works by relieving inflamed nasal passage. It helps reduces pain and swelling.
Side Effects of Triamcinolone Nasal
Indigestion, Sore Throat, Irritation Of The Airway,
Warnings
Kidney Safe If Prescribed
Triamcinolone Nasal is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible. It is, therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with renal impairment.
Alcohol Safe
There is no known interaction of Triamcinolone Nasal with alcohol.
Pregnancy Not Safe
Triamcinolone Nasal may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown adverse effects on the fetus, however, there are limited human studies. The benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk due to very little systemic exposure.
Driving Generally Safe
Triamcinolone Nasal should not affect alertness or driving ability.
Liver Safe If Prescribed
Triamcinolone Nasal is not used for internal consumption and the amount absorbed into the circulatory system also is negligible to cause any effect , therefore, safe to be used even in a patient with liver impairment.
Lactation Limited Data
It is not known wether Triamcinolone Nasal is excreted into human breastmilk or not. Caution should be taken when using Triamcinolone Nasal.
Frequently Asked Questions
Written by Dr Sri Viknarajan, MD (Universiti Hasanuddin, Indonesia)
Reviewed by Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli, MD, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
