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triamcinolone acetonide
Azmacort

Pregnancy Risk Category C

How supplied
Inhalation aerosol:
100 mcg/metered spray

Action
Unknown. May decrease inflammation through inhibitory activities against such cell types as mast cells and macrophages and mediators such as leukotrienes.

Indications & dosage
Persistent asthma--

Adults:
2 inhalations t.i.d. to q.i.d. Maximum dose is 16 inhalations daily. In some patients, maintenance can be accomplished when total daily dose is given b.i.d.
Children ages 6 to 12:
1 to 2 inhalations t.i.d. to q.i.d. Maximum dose is 12 inhalations daily.

Adverse reactions
EENT:
dry or irritated nose or throat, hoarseness, pharyngitis, oral candidiasis, dry or irritated tongue or mouth.
Metabolic:
hypothalamic-pituitary-
adrenal function suppression, adrenal insufficiency.
Respiratory:
cough, wheezing.
Other:
facial edema.

Interactions
None significant.

Effects on diagnostic tests
None reported.

Contraindications
Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to drug or its ingredients and in those with status asthmaticus.

Nursing considerations

Patient teaching

*Liquid contains alcohol. **May contain tartrazine.  †Canada  ‡Australia  §U.K.  OTCOver the counter
Reactions may be common, uncommon, life-threatening, or COMMON AND LIFE-THREATENING

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