Emicort 40 mg/ml (IM/IA Injection)

1 ml vial: ৳ 70.00 (3's pack: ৳ 210.00)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Triamcinolone acetonide injection
Company Ethical drugs limited

Indications

  • Intramuscular use for rheumatic disorders
  • Intramuscular use for allergic states
  • Intramuscular use for dermatologic diseases
  • Intramuscular use for endocrine disorders
  • Intramuscular use for gastrointestinal diseases
  • Intramuscular use for hematologic disorders
  • Intramuscular use for neoplastic diseases
  • Intramuscular use for nervous system disorders
  • Intramuscular use for ophthalmic diseases
  • Intramuscular use for renal diseases
  • Intramuscular use for respiratory diseases
  • Intramuscular use for miscellaneous conditions
  • Intra-articular use for rheumatic disorders
  • Intra-articular use for soft tissue administration
  • Intra-articular use for joint-related conditions

Pharmacology

  • White to cream-colored crystalline powder
  • Practically insoluble in water
  • Very soluble in alcohol
  • Synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid
  • Anti-inflammatory action
  • Suitable for intramuscular and intra-articular use
  • Extended duration of therapeutic action

Dosage & Administration

  • Initial dose varies based on disease entity
  • Administration requires strict aseptic technique
  • Dosage ranges for systemic therapy
  • Recommended injection technique for systemic therapy
  • Dosage and administration for local, intra-articular therapy

Interaction

  • Interaction with aminoglutethimide
  • Interaction with amphotericin B and potassium-depleting agents
  • Interaction with antibiotics
  • Interaction with anticholinesterases
  • Interaction with anticoagulants, oral
  • Interaction with antidiabetics
  • Interaction with antitubercular drugs
  • Interaction with cholestyramine
  • Interaction with cyclosporine
  • Interaction with digitalis glycosides
  • Interaction with estrogens
  • Interaction with hepatic enzyme inducers
  • Interaction with ketoconazole
  • Interaction with NSAIDs
  • Interaction with skin tests
  • Interaction with vaccines

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to any components
  • Contraindicated for idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura

Side Effects

  • Allergic reactions
  • Cardiovascular effects
  • Dermatologic reactions
  • Endocrine effects
  • Fluid and electrolyte disturbances
  • Gastrointestinal effects
  • Metabolic effects
  • Musculoskeletal effects
  • Neurological/Psychiatric effects
  • Ophthalmic effects

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Pregnancy Category C
  • Use during pregnancy only if potential benefit justifies potential risk
  • Systemically administered corticosteroids appear in human milk

Precautions & Warnings

  • Sensitivity to heat
  • Gradual reduction in dosage to minimize adrenal insufficiency
  • Caution in congestive heart failure, hypertension, or renal insufficiency
  • Precautions in active or latent peptic ulcers and ulcerative colitis
  • Systemic absorption for intra-articular administration
  • Effect on bone formation and resorption
  • Possible elevation of intraocular pressure

Use in Special Populations

  • Pediatric use considerations
  • Geriatric use considerations

Overdose Effects

  • Supportive and symptomatic therapy

Therapeutic Class

  • Corticosteroid
  • Glucocorticoids
  • Triamcinolone & Combined preparations

Storage Conditions

  • Store at controlled room temperature, 20-25°C
  • Avoid freezing
  • Protect from light

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