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Most prescriptions are delivered within 3-5 days.Kenalog -10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP) is a steroid veterinarians prescribe to treat allergic reactions such as inflammation, swelling, itching or other reactive conditions in dogs and cats. It can also be used to treat acute or chronic pain caused by trauma or injuries.
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Item Number | 178050 |
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Generic Name | Triamcinolone Acetonide |
Common Brand Name(s) | Kenalog |
For Use With | Dogs & Cats |
Administration Form | Injection |
Product Form | Injectable |
Health Condition | Allergies, Pain, Joint Pain/Arthritis |
Drug Type | Anti-inflammatory, Steroid / Corticosteroid |
Kenalog-10 Injection (triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP) is indicated as adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation) in acute gouty arthritis, acute and subacute bursitis, acute nonspecific tenosynovitis, epicondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis of osteoarthritis.
Possible side effects may include allergic reactions (labored breathing, hives, etc), increased blood pressure, sudden weight gain, increased intake of water, increased urination, and decreased immune system.
The following drug interactions have either been reported or are theoretical in humans or animals receiving triamcinolone and may be of significance in veterinary patients: Amphotericin B, analgesics, anticholinestearase, aspirin, barbbiturates, bupropion, cyclophosphamide, cyclosporine, and digoxin. Contact your veterinarian for a full list.
There may be decreased resistance and inability to localize infection when corticosteroids are used. Infection with any pathogen (viral, bacterial, fungal, protozoan, or helminthic) in any location of the body may be associated with the use of corticosteroids alone or in combination with other immunosuppressive agents.
This drug is FDA-approved for human use. However, it is common practice for veterinarians to prescribe such drugs for use in dogs and cats.
Each mL of the sterile aqueous suspension provides 10 mg triamcinolone acetonide, with 0.66% sodium chloride for isotonicity, 0.99% (w/v) benzyl alcohol as a preservative, 0.63% carboxymethylcellulose sodium, and 0.04% polysorbate 80. Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may have been added to adjust pH between 5.0 and 7.5.
The initial dose of Kenalog-10 Injection for intra-articular administration may vary from 2.5 mg to 5 mg for smaller joints and from 5 mg to 15 mg for larger joints, depending on the specific disease entity being treated.
Store at controlled room temperature, 68°F to 77°F, protect from temperatures below 68°F. Store vial in carton to protect from light. Store vial upright.
Kenalog contains the drug triamcinolone acetonide a glucocoticoid can be used for the treatment of inflammation and related disorders. It is also can be used for the management and treatment of acute arthritis, and allergic and dermatologic disorders.
Kenalog is administered via intramuscular injection.
Do not stop therapy abruptly without veterinarian's guidance as serious side effects could occur.
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