Drug Name

Aristocort (Triamcinolone)

Drug Uses

Aristocort (Triamcinolone) is used for treating a variety of health examination conditions, including but not limited to, insufficiency of the adrenal cortex, inflammatory disorders, allergic disorders, as well as connective tissue disorders. It may as well as be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

How Taken

Take Aristocort as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• Take Aristocort by mouth with food.
• To reduce side effects, take Aristocort around 8 a.m. in the morning.
• Do not take your medicine more often than directed.
• Do not halt using Aristocort except on your prescriber's advice.

Drug Class as well as Mechanism

Aristocort is a corticosteroid. It works by reducing inflammation as well as modifying the body's immune system.

Missed Dose

Incase you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. Incase it is almost time for your next dose, consult your prescriber or health care professional.

You may need to miss a dose or take a double dose, depending on your condition as well as treatment. Do not take double or extra doses without advice.

Storage

Aristocort should be stored at room temperature, 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) as well as protected from heat, as well as direct light.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Aristocort if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Aristocort;
• you possess a fungal infection ;
• you are using mifepristone .

Contact your doctor or health care provider fair away incase any of these apply to you.

Before using Aristocort :

• Some health examination conditions may work with Aristocort . Tell your doctor or pharmacist incase you possess any health examination conditions, especially incase any of the following apply to you:
• incase you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding;
• incase you are using any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement;
• incase you possess allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances;
• incase you possess or possess been recently exposed to a bacterial, fungal, parasitic, ameba, or viral infection, especially measles, chickenpox, shingles, tuberculosis (TB), or herpes simplex of the eye;
• incase you possess been recently vaccinated, or possess had a positive TB skin test;
• incase you possess heartburn, stomach pain, diarrhea, or intestinal problems (eg, obstructions, perforations, peptic ulcer, recent intestinal surgery);
• incase you possess a blood coagulation disorder, heart problems, diabetes mellitus, kidney problems, liver disease, an underactive thyroid, unstable joints, or osteoporosis, fractures, or possess had a recent heart attack or joint surgery;
• you possess unstable emotions, depression, or myasthenia gravis (muscle weakness).

Some medicines may intaract with Aristocort . Tell your health care provider incase you are using any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), or rifampin because they may decrease Aristocort 's effectiveness;
• Clarithromycin, oral contraceptives (birth control pills), or itraconazole because the risk of side effects, such as nervous system or adrenal gland problems, may be increased;
• Aspirin, mifepristone or ritodrine because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Aristocort.

Likely Side Effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people possess no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor incase any of these most ordinary side effects persist or become bothersome:

• bone fractures; changes in appetite; changes in mood; difficulty sleeping; headache; indigestion; nervousness; stomach bloating; light, fragile skin.

Seek health examination attention fair away incase any of these very bad side effects occur:

• very bad allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); not light, tarry stools; changes in menstrual periods; convulsions; quick or irregular heartbeat; prolonged sore throat, chilly, or fever; psychotic behaviors; very bad nausea or vomiting; swelling of feet or legs; unusual bruising or bleeding; unusual weight gain; vision problems; vomiting that looks similar coffee grounds.

More Information

Incase you possess any questions about Aristocort , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
Aristocort is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
Incase your symptoms do not improve or incase they become worse, check with your doctor.