DESCRIPTION: Triamcinolone Acetonide is an effective and potent glucocorticoid that treats inflammation and related issues, managing and treating arthritis and allergic and dermatologic disorders.
Key Benefits:
Glucocorticoids are known to inhibit early inflammatory process phases (like phagocytic activity, leukocyte migration to the inflamed area, capillary dilation, fibrin deposition, and edema) and manifest later (in collagen deposition, fibroblast proliferation, and capillary proliferation). The mode of action is unknown, but glucocorticoids are known to suppress the normal response of tissue to injury, and to relieve the symptoms of a number of conditions. Like other types of adrenal steroid, Triamcinolone Acetonide is used to relieve lameness and pain caused by acute localized arthritis and generalized arthritis. Glucocorticoids are useful in treating generalized arthritis, osteoarthritis, and traumatic arthritis in dogs.
Formulated For: Intended for cats and dogs.
How is Medication Given? Recommended Initial Dosage Rates:
Pets 5 to 10 Pounds: 0.25-0.5 mg Pets 10 to 20 Pounds: 0.5-1 mg Pets 20 to 30 Pounds: 1-2 mg Pets 30 to 60 Pounds: 1.5-3 mg Pets Over 60 Pounds: 3-6 mg
Recommended Maintenance Dosage Rates:
Pets 5 to 10 Pounds: 0.0625-0.125 mg Pets 10 to 20 Pounds: 0.125-0.25 mg Pets 20 to 30 Pounds: 0.25-0.5 mg Pets 30 to 60 Pounds: 0.375-0.75 mg Pets Over 60 Pounds: 0.75-1.50 mg Always follow your veterinarian's directions when using this product. Therapeutic response is determined by dosage individualization related to the disease's severity, the animal's tolerance or threshold for steroids, and the expected duration of the treatment course. The main goal should be achieving control of the condition with the lowest possible dose. The recommended initial dosage rate for suppression is 0.5 to 1 mg for every pound of body weight. This should be administered until clinical response is noted, never exceeding 14 days. If response is not seen in 14-days, the case should be re-evaluated. When a satisfactory response is noted, reduce the daily dose gradually until acute conditions are resolved, or until the minimum effective maintenance dosage rate has been determined for the treatment of a chronic condition. When treating a chronic disease (like rheumatoid arthritis), Triamcinolone is a helpful adjunct therapy that should be used with (but not instead of) standard therapies. Adrenal insufficiency symptoms after treatment could continue for many days, weeks, or even years. Sometimes, death has occurred. To prevent adverse reactions to drug withdrawal or dosage reduction, decrease gradually. When administering to dogs, morning dosing could be helpful in reducing effects because of less inhibited nocturnal adrenal and pituitary activity. For chronic conditions, dosage reate should be very slowly reduced when obtaining a maintenance dosage rate. As the disease flucutates or the animal's overall health changes, adjustments will be needed. The recommended maintenance dosage rate is 0.125 to 0.25 mg for every 10 pounds of body weight administered daily.
What Results Can I Expect? Triamcinolone Acetonide:
Prevents inflammation, which can cause skin itch and irritation Treats many immune and allergic disorders, such as allergic reactions, skin reactions, arthritis, asthma, and colitis Is safe for use in dogs or cats
What Form Does Medication Come In? Tablet
Dose and Administration: Tablets are sold individually in 0.5 or 1.5 mg strengths.
Possible Side Effects:
Cushing's syndrome may occur with prolonged or repeated steroid treatment. Anaphylactoid reactions may occur. Elevated SAP or SGPT enzymes may occur. Weight loss, anorexia, vomiting, or diarrhea(potentially bloody) can occur. Polydipsia or polyuria may occur at high doses or with repeated treatment. The chances of these symptoms diminishes with a short treatment course and if the synptoms do not reappear before the next treatment. If polydipsia or polyuria occur, resume treatment at a lower dosage rate. Negative nitrogen balance may occur, particularly in animals that require protracted maintenance therapy. This medication can cause adverse reactions or metabolic alteration with intensive or prolonged treatment in diabetic pets. It may decrease insulin requirements in diabetic pets.
Precautions
Keep away from children and animals. Not for the treatment of viral infections.Do not use in animals with tuberculosis, chronic nephritis, cushingoid syndrome, peptic ulcers, congestive heart failure, diabetes, or osteoporosis unless the case is emergent. Parenteral or oral corticosteroid use can initiate parturition when administered during the final trimester of pregnancy. It can also initiate premature parturition and, in some cases, subsequent metritis, retained placenta, fetal death, and dystocia. This medication inhibits fibroplasia, and it can mask symptoms of infection, increasing the dissemination of infecting organisms. Animals should be monitored for secondary infection. Do not exceed recommended dosage rate. Close veterinarian supervision is indicated. <This anti-inflammatory steroid manifests low sodium retention. The most common early indicator of cortisone or hydrocortisone overdose (including increased body weight as a result of fluid retention) is not a reliable diagnostic tool for overdose. Not for human use. Based upon the type of steroid, the dosage rate, and the treatment duration, oral or parenteral use of corticosteroids can cause decreased production of endogenous steroids following medication withdrawal. Rapidly-acting corticosteroids should be given before, during, and after an unusually stressful situation.
Storage Recommendations: Store in a dry and cool environment.
In Case of Overdose: Contact the nearest emergency pet clinic.
