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Generic Name : Triamcinolone Inhalation
Pronunciation : trye an sin' oh lone
Therapeutic Classification : Anti- Asthmatics
ICD Code : Y55.6
Trade Name(s): International- Nasacort AQ Nasal Spray. Why it is prescribed (Indications) : This medication is a corticosteroid, prescribed for allergic rhinitis. It prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. When it is not to be taken (Contraindications): Hypersensitivity.
Dosage & When it is to be taken : The recommended starting dose is 200 mcg per day given as 2 sprays (approximately 50 mcg/spray) in each nostril once a day. How it should be taken : It comes as an aerosol for oral inhalation. Warnings and Precautions : * Caution needed for people with history of infections, during pregnancy and breastfeeding. * Avoid contact with people who have infections. Side Effects : Body As A Whole - Headache and back pain. Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx, asthma and increased cough. Gastrointestinal - Indigestion, nausea and vomiting. Eye and ENT - Taste perversion and eye inflammation. Musculoskeletal - Muscle pain. * Avoid contact with eyes. Storage Conditions : Store it at room temperature, away from heat or an open flame. Do not puncture your inhaler. |
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