Kenacort-A



 
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Kenacort-A - Basic Information

 

Indication of Kenacort-A:

Kenacort-A is given as an injection into joints, tendons, skin or muscle. Injection into joints and tendons may be given as short-term treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, epicondylitis and tenosynovitis. Injections may be given into the skin to treat conditions such as keloids, ganglia, discoid lupus and psoriasis.Injections into the muscle can be used to provide systemic corticosteroid therapy where oral administration is not an option.

Action of Kenacort-A:

Corticosteroids alter genes within the bodys cells to reduce the bodys normal inflammation and immune responses.

Dose Advice of Kenacort-A:

The dose of triamcinolone acetonide that is required will vary and must be individualised on the basis of the disease being treated and the response of the patient. Intra-articular injection: Initial recommended dose of triamcinolone acetonide is: 25 to 5 mg for smaller joints.5 to 15 mg for larger joints.This will vary depending on the specific disease entity being treated Intradermal administration: The initial dose of triamcinolone acetonide will vary depending upon the specific disease entity being treated The dose should be limited to 10 mg (0.1 mL) per injection.Intramuscular injection: The injection should be deep into the gluteal muscle.Adults and children older than 12 years.The initial recommended dose is 60 mg. The dose usually ranges from 40 to 80 mg depending upon the patients response.Children aged 6 to 12 years: The initial recommended dose is 40 mg.Corticosteroids can suppress growth in children and Kenacort-A is not recommended for children under six years of age.

Schedule of Kenacort-A:

S4, 10, 40.

Common side effects of Kenacort-A:

Redness, irritation and pain around injection siteAbscess formationIncreased or decreased skin pigmentJoint painHeartburnIncreased susceptibility to infections such as thrushMasking of signs of infectionAcneOsteoporosis and bone fracturesMuscle weaknessIncreased appetiteDelayed healing of woundsThin fragile skinReduced growth in childrenCessation of menstruationPsychotic episodesDepressionBruising

Uncommon side effects of Kenacort-A:

Burning and tingling sensation in the genital areaDeath of bone in the hip, ankle and shoulderFractures of the vertebral bodies

Diseases treated by Kenacort-A:

Calcium pyrophosphate deposition disease (Chondrocalcinosis, Pseudogout) Frozen Shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) Hypoadrenalism (includes Addisons disease) Osteoarthritis Psoriasis Supraspinatus tendinitis (painful arc syndrome)


GN: Triamcinolone acetonide

Con: Osteoarthritis