Kenacort 40mg Injection 1ml
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* Country of Origin: India
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INTRODUCTION ABOUT KENACORT 40MG INJECTION
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION contains Triamcinolone which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to manage pain, swelling and stiffness in joints as seen in various disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is also used to manage various allergic disorders such as asthma, hormonal problems, rheumatic fever and various disorders of the digestive system, skin, kidneys and lungs.
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION is not recommended if you are diagnosed with any condition affecting the kidney, liver and thyroid gland or any infection, hypertension and heart failure. Before taking KENACORT 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have/had infection recently such as Tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, bowel surgery, stomach ulcer and/or a bowel disorder, inflamed veins or infection in legs, mental health disorder, epilepsy, any form of cancer, osteoporosis (thick and brittle bones, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, have visual disturbances, loss of vision, inflammation of the retina (viral retinitis) or of eyes (red, bloodshot eyes) etc.
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Also, pregnant and nursing women are recommended to inform the doctor about their pregnancy and breastfeeding status, before receiving KENACORT 40MG INJECTION. The most common side effects of taking KENACORT 40MG INJECTION are increased risk of infection, reaction at the site reaction, headache and pain in joints. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist.
USES OF KENACORT 40MG INJECTION
- Manage joint pain, swelling and stiffness in various disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis
- Manage various allergic disorders such as asthma
- Manage hormonal problems
- Manage rheumatic fever
- Manage disorders of the digestive system, skin, kidneys and lungs
HOW KENACORT 40MG INJECTION WORKS
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION is used to inhibit the synthesis of various chemicals that cause inflammation namely prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It works by decreasing the expression of cyclo-oxygenase, lipoxygenase enzymes, responsible for their production. It also decreases the activity of a certain nuclear factor called kappa-B which leads to decreased production of interleukin 6 and 8, which are pro-inflammatory substances.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the muscles or joints. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
SIDE EFFECTS OF KENACORT 40MG INJECTION
COMMON
- increased risk of infection
- reaction at the site reaction
- headache
- pain in joints
UNCOMMON
- altered blood chemicals causing fluid retention
- heart failure
- irregular heartbeat
- weak muscles or bones
- compromised healing of broken bones
- destroyed ends of bones
- decreased muscle mass
- muscle or bone pain
- muscular weakness or discomfort
- fractures
- loss of bone tissue (osteoporosis)
- thin and fragile skin
- development of rashes, stretch marks, bruises, itchy bumps
- sweating, flushing and increased hair growth
- loss/darkening of skin color
- indigestion
- pain, ulceration and pain stomach along with bloating
- increased appetite and weight loss
- inflammation of the pancreas/esophagus
- bleeding in the stomach
- eye problems such as inflammation, glaucoma, cataracts, blindness, bulging of the eye, damage to the cornea or white of the eye
- infection of the nose
- irregular periods
- vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women
- viral or fungal eye infections
- yeast infections such as thrush
- tiredness
- sensation of tingling
- increased pressure in the brain
- increased appetite
- weight loss
- decreased tolerance to carbohydrates
- mild form of diabetes with no obvious symptoms
- inadequately controlled diabetes mellitus
- increased blood sugar
- onset of pain, swelling along with worsening of the pain in the injected joint
- impaired healing
- increased body temperature
- disrupted production of hormones
- slow or absent of growth in children
- increased or decreased hormone production by certain glands
- vertigo
- altered blood pressure
- abnormal blood clots
- worsened longstanding chronic infections such as tuberculosis
RARE
Stop receiving KENACORT 40MG INJECTION and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:
- changes in mood
- mental health disorders
- feeling of dependency on the medicine
- troubled sleep
- fits or epilepsy
- feeling dizzy
- fainting
- feeling depressed
- thoughts about suicide
- feelings of euphoria and mania
- mood changes
- feeling anxious/irritable
- difficulty in thinking and confusion
- loss of memory
- feeling, seeing, or hearing things that do not exist
- having strange and frightening thoughts
HOW TO MANAGE SIDE EFFECTS
Headache
Stay hydrated and avoid taking products rich in caffeine and avoid harsh lights and loud sounds. Apply a pain-relieving balm on the forehead if needed. Consult your doctor if your symptom gets worse or persist.
Indigestion
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating heavily rich or spicy food. Stay hydrated. Consult your doctor if it persists or gets worse.
Nausea And Vomiting
Stick to simple meals. Avoid eating heavily rich or spicy food. Drink oral rehydration solution to compensate for the loss of water and minerals. Stay hydrated. Consult your doctor if it persists or gets worse.
Tiredness
Stay hydrated and also maintain an adequate intake of electrolytes throughout the day. Also, take a nutrient-rich diet and healthy calories to sustain energy throughout the day. Consult your doctor if it persists or gets worse.
Visual Disturbances
Keep your spectacles and contact lenses and lens case clean. Also, wash your eyes frequently with water and try to reduce the time spent in front of the screen. Pay a visit to a doctor if the problem worsens or gets prolonged. Consult your doctor if it persists or gets worse.
Weight Gain
Eat healthy and well-balanced meals throughout the day which are packed with healthy and vital nutrients and vitamins. Also, moderate physical exercise is recommended. Consult your doctor if it persists or gets worse.
WARNING & PRECAUTIONS
PREGNANCY
Consult your doctor
It is recommended to consult the doctor before receiving KENACORT 40MG INJECTION if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy.
BREASTFEEDING
Consult your doctor
It is recommended to consult your doctor before receiving KENACORT 40MG INJECTION, if you are a nursing mother.
DRIVING AND USING MACHINES
Use with Caution
It is recommended not to drive or use machinery after receiving KENACORT 40MG INJECTION as causes disturbances in vision. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
KIDNEY
Contraindicated
It is not recommended to receive KENACORT 40MG INJECTION if you have any disorder of kidney. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
LIVER
Contraindicated
It is not recommended to receive KENACORT 40MG INJECTION if you have any disorder of liver. Consult before receiving it.
ALLERGY
Contraindicated
It is not recommended to receive KENACORT 40MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Triamcinolone and/or any other constituent found in KENACORT 40MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it.
HEART DISEASE
Contraindicated
It is not recommended to receive KENACORT 40MG INJECTION if you have increased blood pressure or heart failure. Consulted your doctor before receiving it.
OTHERS
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you:
- are suffering from an infection and are not receiving any medication for it
Before taking KENACORT 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you:
- recently had an infection such as Tuberculosis (TB)
- had bowel surgery recently
- have or ever had a stomach ulcer and/or a bowel disorder
- have inflamed veins or infection in legs
- have disorderly mental health
- have epilepsy
- have or had any disorder of the kidney, liver or thyroid gland
- recently had any form of cancer
- have osteoporosis, which is a disorder characterized by thick and brittle bones
- have myasthenia gravis, which is a disease characterized by weak muscles
- are diagnosed with glaucoma, have visual disturbances, loss of vision, inflammation of the retina (viral retinitis) or of eyes (red, bloodshot eyes)
- have a family history of glaucoma
- have diabetes or if your dosage needs to be changed
Use in Pediatrics:
KENACORT 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children less than the age of 6. Consult your doctor for advice.
| Weight | 10 g |
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