# Triamcinolone Acetonide (Triamcinolone Acetonide)

Source: https://ourhealthnetwork.com/drugs/triamcinolone-acetonide
Data: FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA, refreshed periodically

## What is Triamcinolone Acetonide?

Triamcinolone Acetonide is a corticosteroid taken topical. It is prescribed to treat erythema multiforme, facial dermatoses, rhinitis. Across the United States, 136,000 doctors prescribe Triamcinolone to approximately 2.9 million Medicare patients.

## Brand names

Triamcinolone Acetonide

## Indications

Triamcinolone Acetonide is prescribed for several conditions including erythema multiforme, facial dermatoses, rhinitis, among others.

## Conditions treated

- [Erythema Multiforme](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/erythema-multiforme)
- [Facial Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/facial-dermatoses)
- [Rhinitis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rhinitis)
- [Allergic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/allergic)
- [Perennial](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/perennial)
- [Hand Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hand-dermatoses)
- [Tuberculosis](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/tuberculosis)
- [Pulmonary](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/pulmonary)
- [Rheumatic Diseases](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/rheumatic-diseases)
- [Leg Dermatoses](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/leg-dermatoses)
- [Anemia](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/anemia)
- [Hemolytic](https://ourhealthnetwork.com/conditions/hemolytic)

## Mechanism of action

activating natural substances in the skin to reduce swelling, redness, and itching

## Drug classification

- Established Pharmacologic Class: Corticosteroid [EPC]
- Mechanism of Action class: Corticosteroid Hormone Receptor Agonists [MoA]
- Route of administration: TOPICAL

## Common side effects

itching, rash, swelling

## Sources and disclaimers

- FDA Orange Book and OpenFDA dataset
- This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting, stopping, or changing any medication.

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