How is triamcinolone injection given?
Triamcinolone injection is given through a needle and can be injected into different areas of the body: into a muscle, into the space around a joint or tendon, or into a lesion on the skin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
Not every brand of this medicine is used for the same conditions or injected into the same body areas. Some brands are given only one time as needed. Others may be given at regular intervals. Carefully follow your doctor's dosing instructions.
Triamcinolone can weaken (suppress) your immune system, and you may get an infection more easily. Call your doctor if you have unusual bruising or bleeding, or signs of infection (fever, weakness, cold or flu symptoms, skin sores, diarrhea, frequent or recurring illness).
Long-term use of steroids can cause harmful effects on the eyes. If you receive triamcinolone injection for longer than 6 weeks, your doctor may want you to have regular eye exams.
Your doctor may instruct you to limit your salt intake while you are receiving triamcinolone injection. You may also need to take potassium supplements. Follow all instructions.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using triamcinolone.
You should not stop using triamcinolone suddenly after long-term repeated use, or you could have unpleasant withdrawal symptoms. Ask your doctor how to safely stop using this medicine.