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Triroid is a prescription medicine that is available as a Injection. It is typically used for the treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis. The alternative uses of Triroid have also been explained below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Triroid. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Triroid can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Such side effects of Triroid normally do not last long and go away once the treatment is completed. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Triroid is Moderate for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Triroid's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Triroid is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Tuberculosis (TB), Heart Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Some other conditions that can be affected by Triroid are listed in the contraindications section below.
Additionally, Triroid may also adversely react with other medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Triroid is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.
Triroid is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
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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Is the use of Triroid safe for pregnant women?
Triroid can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Triroid, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Triroid safe during breastfeeding?
Information about safety of Triroid for women who are breastfeeding is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
What is the effect of Triroid on the Kidneys?
Triroid can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.
What is the effect of Triroid on the Liver?
You may experience side effects on your liver after taking Triroid. If this happens, then discontinue its use. Consult your medical practitioner, do as he/she suggests.
What is the effect of Triroid on the Heart?
The heart can be affected by Triroid. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart the medicine only after medical advice.
Triroid 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 Triroid unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Triroid habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Triroid has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Triroid since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Triroid only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Triroid is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Triroid
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Triroid, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Triroid
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Triroid with alcohol will be.
Yes, in recent years, triamcinolone acetonide injections have been in use for the treatment of age-related macular degeneration. These injections are used as an add-on therapy with photodynamic therapy in order to reduce the sessions of the latter. Age-related macular degeneration is a disorder that affects the central straight vision which is indispensable for activities like sewing, reading, and driving. It affects the macula, a region which allows us to see the fine details. Gradually, it decreases the vision.
Triroid 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.
High potency Triroid oral dosage forms are used for the treatment of aphthous stomatitis (presence of round or oval painful ulcers on the oral mucosal membrane). It is also used for the treatment of gingival (related to gum inflammation) disorders like oral lichen planus (painful patches inside the mouth) and desquamative gingivitis (erythematous, blistering, and eroding gingival tissue). Triroid dental paste is used for the management of non-herpetic oral inflammatory and ulcerative lesions.
No, Triroid is a topical corticosteroid so it should not be used on the face. Harmful skin effects can occur by applying Triroid on a face like periorificial dermatitis (rash around the mouth), atrophy(degeneration of cells), and telangiectasia (tiny blood vessels causing thread-like pattern on the skin). The more potent a steroid, the more serious these adverse reactions.
No, Triroid should not be used for the treatment of ringworm. Do not apply it on your wound unless specified by your doctor. Ringworm is a fungal infection of the skin. It forms around itchy and scaly patch on the skin. It is important to wash the affected area with soap and clean water frequently. One may apply apple cider vinegar, tea tree oil, coconut oil, turmeric, aloe vera, oregano oil, lemongrass oil, and powdered licorice on the lesion.
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