Triamcinolone intravitreal

You should not be treated with this medicine if you are allergic to triamcinolone, or if you have a fungal infection anywhere in your body.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• any type of bacterial, fungal, or viral infection;

• a parasite infection;

• tuberculosis;

• herpes infection of your eye;

• cataracts or glaucoma;

• a thyroid disorder;

• high blood pressure, heart failure, or heart attack;

• diabetes;

• osteoporosis, or low bone mineral density;

• diverticulitis, stomach or intestinal ulcer, or stomach surgery; or

• a muscle disorder such as myasthenia gravis.

Do not use triamcinolone if you are pregnant. It could harm the unborn baby or cause birth defects. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy while you are receiving this medicine.

It may not be safe to breast-feed a baby while you are using this medicine. Ask your doctor about any risks.

Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your injection.

Since this medicine is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.

Sometimes it is not safe to use certain medications at the same time. Some drugs can affect your blood levels of other drugs you take, which may increase side effects or make the medications less effective.

Tell your doctor about all your current medicines. Many drugs can affect triamcinolone, especially:

• a diuretic or "water pill";

• insulin or oral diabetes medicine;

• birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy;

• medicine to treat any type of infection;

• a blood thinner--warfarin, Coumadin, Jantoven; or

• NSAIDs (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs)--aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), celecoxib, diclofenac, indomethacin, meloxicam, and others.

This list is not complete and many other drugs may affect triamcinolone. This includes prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Not all possible drug interactions are listed here.

• Your doctor can provide more information about triamcinolone intravitreal.

Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

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