Kenalog Spray (Triamcinolone Acetonide)

What is Kenalog Spray?

Kenalog (triamcinolone) is a corticosteroid hormone (glucocorticoid). It works as an anti-inflammatory and immune suppressant drug.

What is Kenalog Spray used for?

Kenalog is used to treat various conditions including blood diseases, eye infections, arthritis, skin and collagen disorders, allergic symptoms, intestinal disorders, certain types of cancer, and breathing problems. It helps treat joint inflammation, bursitis and tennis elbow (epicondylitis).

How does Kenalog Spray work?

Kenalog being a corticosteroid reduces the release of certain cell chemicals and suppresses inflammatory and immune responses of the body. This reduces symptoms of inflammation such as swelling, pain etc.

How to use Kenalog Spray

Kenalog should be used in the manner prescribed by a doctor. Taking a higher dose than prescribed may prove to be harmful.

The dosage, schedule, length of treatment and injection site depends on your medical condition and response to treatment.

Kenalog may be injected intramuscularly (into muscles), intradermally (into a skin lesion), intra-articularly (in a joint). The injection should be given by a trained professional. To treat inflammation of joints, arthritis, epicondylitis, bursitis it is injected in joints and to treat autoimmune diseases such as lupus, psoriasis it is injected in the soft tissues.

The medication should not be stopped unless instructed by your doctor.

Kenalog Spray warnings and precautions

Kenalog is not administered to patients who are allergic to corticosteroids or to those who suffer from a condition known as idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Prior to taking the medication inform your doctor if you have any of the following conditions: tuberculosis (TB) or any other bacterial, fungal or viral infection, myasthenia gravis, a recent heart attack or stomach surgery, stomach or intestinal ulcer, diverticulitis etc.

Long-term usage of the medication can lead to osteoporosis. Also, growth of children and adolescents should be monitored when undergoing treatment with Kenalog as corticosteroids may inhibit growth.

Pregnant and lactating women are advised to discuss the possible risks and benefits of taking Kenalog with their respective doctors. Also, inform your doctor if you plan a pregnancy during treatment.

What do I do if I have missed a Kenalog Spray dose?

If you have missed a Kenalog injection, consult your doctor.

What do I do if I have taken a Kenalog Spray overdose?

If you have taken an overdose of Kenalog, seek medical attention.

Kenalog Spray interactions

Some drugs which may interact with Kenalog are: insulin or oral medication for diabetes, warfarin, certain antibiotics, aspirin or NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), medicines for tuberculosis or seizures, birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, digoxin, and cyclosporine.

It is necessary to inform your doctor about all the prescription/non prescription drugs/herbal medicines that you are taking, before taking Kenalog.

You should not start using any new medicine without consulting your doctor.

Kenalog Spray side effects

Side effects from Kenalog include severe allergic reactions such as hives, breathing trouble, swelling of face, tongue, lips, or throat. Seek emergency medical assistance on appearance of such allergic symptoms. Consult your doctor if you notice some other serious side-effects such as signs of eye infection (swelling, redness, drainage, discomfort of eye), rapid weight gain, shortness of breath, vision problems, severe depression, irregular heart rate, muscle pain, or seizures.

Headaches, insomnia, bruising, irregular menstrual cycle, nausea, changes in appetite, hairfall, acne or other common skin problems, difficulty in healing a wound, and stomach pain are some less serious side effects of Kenalog.