Tac-3 Inj
Generic Name: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE - INJECTION
Pronounced: (tri-am-SIN-oh-lone)
Tac-3 Inj Uses
This medication is used in a variety of conditions such as
allergic disorders, arthritis, blood diseases, breathing problems, certain
cancers, eye diseases, intestinal disorders, collagen and skin
diseases.
Triamcinolone acetonide is known as a corticosteroid
hormone (glucocorticoid). It works by decreasing your body's immune response to
these diseases and reduces symptoms such as swelling.
How To Use Tac-3 Inj
This medication may be given by injecting into different
locations such as a muscle (intramuscularly), a skin lesion (intradermally), or
a joint (intra-articularly). Injections are usually given by a trained
healthcare professional. If you are giving yourself intramuscular injection,
you will be taught by your healthcare professional on how to properly use this
medication. If any of the information is unclear, consult your healthcare
professional.
The injection site, schedule, dosage, and length of
treatment are based on your medical condition and response to treatment. Do not
inject this medication into a vein (intravenously). This medication is not
recommended for injection around/into the eye or certain parts of the nose due
to the risk for blindness or damage to the eye(s). Consult your doctor for more
details.
Use this medication and follow the dosing schedule exactly
as directed by your doctor in order to get the most benefit from it. Do not
change your dose or use this medication for a longer time than prescribed. Be
sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions about your
treatment.
Wash hands with soap and water before using this
medication. Before using, check this product visually for clumpy particles or
discoloration. If either is present, do not use the liquid.
Before injecting each dose intramuscularly, clean the
injection site with rubbing alcohol. It is important to change the location of
the injection site to avoid discomfort or problem areas. Your dose may need to
be gradually decreased to reduce symptoms such as weakness, weight loss,
nausea, and extreme fatigue.
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