Eucilone 40 mg/ml (IM/IA Injection)

Title

• Eucilone Corticosteroid Injection

Categories

• Medicine
• Pharmaceutical

Description

• A corticosteroid injection indicated for various conditions such as rheumatic disorders, allergic states, dermatologic diseases, endocrine disorders, gastrointestinal diseases, hematologic disorders, neoplastic diseases, nervous system disorders, ophthalmic diseases, renal diseases, respiratory diseases, musculoskeletal conditions, miscellaneous conditions

Color Options

• White to cream-colored

Function

• Anti-inflammatory action
• Extended duration of effect
• Adrenal suppression reversal rate
• Adrenocortical steroid absorption
• Salt-retaining properties

Materials

• Triamcinolone Acetonide
• Crystalline powder

Dosage Range

• 2.5 mg to 100 mg per day

Administration Techniques

• Intramuscular use
• Intra-articular use

Maintenance Dosage Range

• 40 mg to 80 mg

Injection Sites

• Gluteal muscle
• Joints
• Soft tissues

Absorption Properties

• Readily absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract
• Very soluble in alcohol
• Practically insoluble in water

Adverse Reactions

• Cardiovascular side effects
• Dermatologic side effects
• Endocrine side effects
• Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
• Gastrointestinal side effects
• Musculoskeletal side effects
• Neurologic/Psychiatric side effects
• Ophthalmic side effects

Pregnancy Category

• Category C

Lactation Caution

• Systemically administered corticosteroids found in human milk

Precautions

• Heat-sensitive formulation
• Use with caution in patients with congestive heart failure, hypertension, or renal insufficiency
• Gradual reduction of dosage to minimize secondary adrenocortical insufficiency

Special Populations Use

• Premature and low-birth-weight infants may be more likely to develop toxicity
• No significant differences observed in geriatric use

Storage Conditions

• Controlled room temperature (20-25°C)
• Avoid freezing
• Protect from light

Pharmacology

• Synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid

Interaction Warnings

• Potassium-depleting agents interaction
• Antibiotics interaction
• Antidiabetics interaction
• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) interaction
• Vaccines interaction

Contraindications

• Hypersensitivity to any components of the product
• Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Pediatric Use Recommendations

• Higher risk for toxicity in premature and low-birth-weight infants
• Dosing adjustment may be needed for high doses

Overdose Effects Treatment

• Supportive and symptomatic therapy

Therapeutic Class

• Corticosteroid
• Glucocorticoids
• Triamcinolone & Combined preparations

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