Tricort Tablet (Triamcinolone 4mg)

Tricort Tablet

Tricort 4 mg Tablet is a corticosteroid which is used to relieve symptoms such as swelling and pain in various conditions such as arthritis, skin disorders, and allergic disorders. This medicine should be used with caution in patients with diabetes, liver, and kidney diseases.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Tricort 4 mg Tablet
Anxiety
Blurred vision
Dizziness
Shortness of breath
Headache
Weight gain
Numbness, tingling in arms or legs
Mood changes
Nausea and vomiting
Uses of Tricort 4 mg Tablet
What is it prescribed for?
Rheumatoid Arthritis
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis such as swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints.
Osteoarthritis
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms of osteoarthritis such as swelling, pain, and stiffness of joints.
Allergic Rhinitis
This medicine is used in the treatment of allergic rhinitis, a condition characterized by symptoms such as a stuffy nose, sneezing, red, itchy and watery eyes, etc.
Inflammaton
This medicine is used to relieve swelling, pain, and redness in various dermatologic, endocrine, gastrointestinal, hematological, renal, respiratory, allergic disorders, etc. where corticosteroid therapy is appropriate.
Psoriasis
This medicine may be used in the treatment of psoriasis, a skin disease characterized by itchy, red, and sore patches on the skin.

Related Products

List of related products
Tricort 10 mg Injection
Tricort 40 mg Injection

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to triamcinolone, any other inactive ingredients present along with it, or any other corticosteroids.

Warnings

Warnings for special population
Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Vaccination
Administration of live or attenuated vaccines is not recommended in patients receiving immunosuppressive doses of this medicine due to the increased risk of serious adverse effects. Your doctor may advise you on an appropriate time gap between the administration of the vaccine and the medicine or suggest an alternative medicine or alternative means of vaccination based on your clinical condition.
Infections
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients suffering from systemic infections since it may worsen the patient’s condition. Patients who are at risk of developing infections should be monitored closely during treatment with this medicine for any signs of infections. Appropriate corrective measures, dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Abrupt discontinuation
Do not stop the use of this drug without consulting your doctor. Abrupt discontinuation may cause withdrawal symptoms such as drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, etc.
Driving or operating machinery
This medicine may cause blurred vision or dizziness in some patients. It is advised that you do not perform any activities such as driving a vehicle or operating machinery if you experience any of these symptoms during treatment with this medicine.
Other uses
Your doctor may prescribe this medicine for indications other than those stated above in certain specific circumstances, especially if other medicines are not effective. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor in such cases.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost the time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not double your dose to make up for the missed dose.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Interactions

All drugs interact differently for person to person. You should check all the possible interactions with your doctor before starting any medicine.
Interaction with Alcohol
Description
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Instructions
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.
Interaction with Medicine
Antidiabetic medicines
Bupropion
Adalimumab
Ketoconazole
Ibuprofen
Disease interactions
Liver Disease
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with liver diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of liver function is necessary for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Myocardial infarction
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with a history of myocardial infarction due to an increase in the risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Close monitoring of heart function and vital signs is recommended for such patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Hyperlipidemia
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with preexisting hyperlipidemia due to an increased risk of elevation in serum triglycerides and LDL cholesterol levels. Close monitoring of triglycerides and cholesterol levels is recommended for these patients. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Osteoporosis
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with osteoporosis due to an increased risk of worsening of the patient’s condition. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required in some cases based on the clinical condition.
Kidney impairment
This medicine should be used with caution in patients with kidney diseases due to the increased risk of severe adverse effects. Close monitoring of kidney function, appropriate dose adjustments, or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Gastrointestinal perforation
This medicine is known to cause perforations and bleeding in the gut especially when high doses are consumed. Hence this medicine should be administered with caution in patients having a pre-existing perforation disorder of the stomach or intestine. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Ocular herpes simplex
This medicine should be used with caution if the patient is suffering from an eye infection caused by herpes simplex virus. Replacement with a suitable alternative should be considered based on the clinical condition of the patient.
Infections
This medicine should be used with extreme caution in patients with latent or active infections since this medicine can suppress the immune system and worsen the patient’s condition. This risk is especially higher in patients on high doses of this medicine for a prolonged period of time. Appropriate dose adjustments or replacement with a suitable alternative may be required based on the clinical condition.
Food interactions
Information not available.
Lab interactions
Information not available.
This is not an exhaustive list of possible drug interactions. You should consult your doctor about all the possible interactions of the drugs you’re taking.

General Instructions

Take this medicine exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take larger or smaller amounts than prescribed. Seek emergency medical treatment in case of any severe side effects. Ensure that the course of treatment is completed. Do not stop the use of this medicine without consulting your doctor.