Kenalog (Triamcinolone Injection)

• It is used to treat arthritis of the knee.
• It is used for many health problems like allergy signs, asthma, adrenal gland problems, blood problems, skin rashes, or swelling problems. This is not a list of all health problems that Kenalog (triamcinolone injection) may be used for. Talk with the doctor.

For all uses of Kenalog (triamcinolone injection):

• If you have an allergy to triamcinolone or any other part of Kenalog.
• If you are allergic to any drugs like this one, any other drugs, foods, or other substances. Tell your doctor about the allergy and what signs you had, like rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat; or any other signs.
• If you have any stomach or bowel problems like diverticulitis, diverticulosis, ulcerative colitis, or ulcers.
• If you have any of these health problems: A fungal infection or malaria infection in the brain.
• If you have a herpes infection of the eye.
• If you have an infection where the shot will be given.

Injection (if given in the muscle):

• If you have idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

This is not a list of all drugs or health problems that interact with this medicine.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist about all of your drugs (prescription or OTC, natural products, vitamins) and health problems. You must check to make sure that it is safe for you to take Kenalog with all of your drugs and health problems. Do not start, stop, or change the dose of any drug without checking with your doctor.

• Tell all of your health care providers that you take this medicine. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
• Very bad and sometimes deadly allergic reactions have rarely happened. Talk with your doctor.
• Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor.
• Have a bone density test as you have been told by your doctor. Talk with your doctor.
• Have your eye pressure checked if you are on Kenalog for a long time. Talk with your doctor.
• If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
• You may have more chance of getting an infection. Wash hands often. Stay away from people with infections, colds, or flu.
• Chickenpox and measles can be very bad or even deadly in some people taking steroid drugs like this medicine. Avoid being near anyone with chickenpox or measles if you have not had these health problems before. If you have been exposed to chickenpox or measles, talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may lower how much natural steroid is in your body. If you have a fever, an infection, surgery, or you are hurt, talk with your doctor. You may need extra doses of oral steroids. These extra steroids will help your body deal with these stresses. Carry a warning card saying that there may be times when you need extra steroids.
• Talk with your doctor before getting any vaccines. Use with Kenalog may either raise the chance of an infection or make the vaccine not work as well.
• Very bad health problems have happened when drugs like this one have been given into the spine (epidural). These include paralysis, loss of eyesight, stroke, and sometimes death. It is not known if drugs like this one are safe and effective when given into the spine. These drugs are not approved for this use. Talk with the doctor.
• If you are 65 or older, use this medicine with care. You could have more side effects.
• If you have been taking Kenalog for many weeks, talk with your doctor before stopping. You may want to slowly stop this medicine.
• This medicine may cause weak bones (osteoporosis) with long-term use. Talk with your doctor to see if you have a higher chance of weak bones or if you have any questions.
• Long-term use may raise the chance of cataracts or glaucoma. Talk with the doctor.
• Use with care in children. Talk with the doctor.
• Some products have benzyl alcohol. Do not give a product that has benzyl alcohol in it to a newborn or infant. Talk with the doctor to see if this product has benzyl alcohol in it.
• This medicine may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan on getting pregnant. You will need to talk about the benefits and risks of using Kenalog while you are pregnant.
• Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding. You will need to talk about any risks to your baby.

Use this medicine as ordered by your doctor. Read all information given to you. Follow all instructions closely.

Knee:

• It is given as a shot into the knee.

For other reasons:

• It is given as a shot.

For all uses of Kenalog (triamcinolone injection):

• You may need to lower how much salt is in your diet and take extra potassium. Talk with your doctor.
• This medicine may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this medicine.

What do I do if I miss a dose?

• Call your doctor to find out what to do.