Triamcinolone Acetonide (Joint Injection)

• Triamcinolone injection is a steroid medicine used to reduce swelling, pain, and inflammation.
• It is used for certain types of arthritis, severe allergies, and skin conditions like keloids or stubborn psoriasis patches.

• A doctor, nurse, or other trained healthcare professional will give you this medicine as an injection into a muscle, joint, or the skin, depending on your condition.
• Take this medicine exactly as your doctor or another healthcare professional tells you. The amount and how often you receive it will be decided by your care team based on your condition and how you respond.

If you miss a dose

• Since this medicine is given by a healthcare professional in a clinic, contact your clinic to reschedule if you miss an appointment.

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, think you might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding, so the benefits and risks can be discussed together.

• Tell your doctor or another healthcare professional if you have an infection, stomach ulcers, diabetes, heart problems, high blood pressure, thin or brittle bones, glaucoma, or a history of mental health conditions.
• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding.
• Tell your doctor if you have recently been near someone with chickenpox, shingles, or measles and have never had these infections yourself.
• Tell your doctor about all medicines, vitamins, and supplements you are taking.

Important warnings

• This medicine can hide the signs of an infection or make infections worse. Tell your doctor right away if you feel unwell in any new way while receiving this medicine.
• Long-term use can weaken your bones, raise your blood sugar, and raise your blood pressure.
• Do not stop this medicine suddenly if you have been using it for a long time. Your body needs time to adjust, and your care team will guide any changes.
• Serious allergic reactions have happened after this medicine was given. Get help right away if you notice swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, trouble breathing, or a bad rash.

• Pain, irritation, or a change in skin colour where the injection was given.
• Headache.
• Trouble sleeping.
• Feeling tired.
• Skin rash or acne.
• Increased sweating.
• Feeling dizzy.
• Joint pain.
• Bloating.

When to get emergency help

• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat, or trouble breathing or swallowing.
• A seizure.
• Severe stomach pain, vomiting blood, or black, tarry stools.
• Chest pain, a very fast or irregular heartbeat, or fainting.
• Sudden vision loss or severe eye pain.

When to contact a healthcare professional

• Signs of infection, such as fever, chills, or a sore throat that does not go away.
• Unusual mood changes, depression, or behaviour changes.
• Muscle weakness or new bone pain.
• Swelling in your arms, hands, legs, feet, or ankles.
• Irregular periods or unexpected vaginal bleeding.
• Increased thirst or urination, which can be a sign of high blood sugar.

• Tell your doctor about all prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including blood thinners, diabetes medicines, water pills, and medicines for seizures, fungal infections, or HIV, since these can interact with this medicine.
• Ask your doctor before receiving any vaccines while you are being treated with this medicine.

• This medicine is stored and handled by your healthcare provider or pharmacy, so you do not need to store it at home.