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Acort 10 Injection is a prescription drug, available for use as Injection. Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis are some of its major therapeutic uses. The alternative uses of Acort 10 Injection have also been explained below.
The correct dosage of Acort 10 Injection depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.
Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Acort 10 Injection as well, which are listed below. Usually, these side effects of Acort 10 Injection go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
In addition, Acort 10 Injection's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Unknown for lactating mothers. In addition, Acort 10 Injection's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Acort 10 Injection related warnings section.
Acort 10 Injection can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Acort 10 Injection in conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease. Other contraindications of Acort 10 Injection have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Besides this, Acort 10 Injection may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Acort 10 Injection is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Acort 10 Injection is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
| Age Group | Dosage |
| Adult |
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| Geriatric |
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| 13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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| 2 - 12 years (Child) |
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Acort 10 Injection is used -
Severe
Moderate
Is the use of Acort 10 Injection safe for pregnant women?
Acort can cause unwanted side effects in pregnant women. If you experience any side effects, stop taking Acort right away. Take your doctor's advice before taking it again.
Is the use of Acort 10 Injection safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Acort for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Acort 10 Injection on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Acort. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Acort 10 Injection on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Acort. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Acort 10 Injection on the Heart?
Acort can have moderate side effects on the heart. If you notice any harmful effects then stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
Acort 10 Injection should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Acort 10 Injection unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Acort 10 Injection habit forming or addictive?
No, there is no any evidence that Acort 10 Injection is addictive.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Acort 10 Injection as it does not make you drowsy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Acort 10 Injection only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Acort 10 Injection is not used to treat mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Acort 10 Injection
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Acort 10 Injection and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Acort 10 Injection
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Acort 10 Injection with alcohol will be.
The allergic reaction to Acort is rare, however, it might develop. It might cause a rash, itching, swelling of the mouth, throat, lips, and tongue, dizziness and difficulty in breathing. Please speak to your doctor immediately when you develop an allergic reaction.
Yes, Acort may cause changes in skin color. It may cause hypopigmentation or hyperpigmentation because of its high density and its tendency to aggregate. Therefore, it should also be used under a doctor's supervision.
Acort works by the reduction of inflammation and bringing respite to the patient.
Acort is available in multiple dosage forms like topical cream, ointment, lotion, injectibles, nasal inhalation aerosol, and oral paste. You should take it exactly as per the recommendations of your doctor. Do not use it for the ailments not prescribed by your doctor.
Acort is a brand name for triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid which is available in the form of topical preparations, injections, oral paste, and a nasal inhalation. It is used for the management of dryness, scaling, inflammation, and crusting of the skin caused by conditions like psoriasis (dry scaly patches on the body) and eczema (dry, itchy, red, and scaly rashes). It is also used for managing inflammatory conditions like certain types of arthritis, allergic reactions, gout, and skin diseases, mouth sores, bronchial asthma, and allergic rhinitis.
This medicine data has been created by -
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References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-363
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Kenalog®-10 (triamcinolone acetonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aristocort® Forte (Triamcinolone Diacetate)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Triesence™ (triamcinolone acetonide)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 362-363
KD Tripathi. [link]. Seventh Edition. New Delhi, India: Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers; 2013: Page No 289
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Kenalog®-10 (triamcinolone acetonide)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Aristocort® Forte (Triamcinolone Diacetate)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Triesence™ (triamcinolone acetonide)