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Kenacort description. Corticosteroids (kor-ti-koe-STER-oyds) (cortisone-like medicines) are used to provide relief for inflamed areas of the body. They lessen swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. They are often used as part of the treatment for a number of different diseases, such as severe allergies or skin problems, asthma, or arthritis. Corticosteroids may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Your body naturally produces certain cortisone-like hormones that are necessary to maintain good health. If your body does not produce enough, your doctor may have prescribed Kenacort to help make up the difference. Corticosteroids are very strong medicines. In addition to their helpful effects in treating your medical problem, they have side effects that can be very serious. If your adrenal glands are not producing enough cortisone-like hormones, taking Kenacort is not likely to cause problems unless you take too much of it. If you are taking Kenacort to treat another medical problem, be sure that you discuss the risks and benefits of Kenacort with your doctor.
Why prescribed Kenacort. Triamcinolone, a corticosteroid, is similar to a natural hormone produced by your adrenal glands. It often is used to replace this chemical when your body does not make enough of it. It relieves inflammation (swelling, heat, redness, and pain) and is used to treat certain forms of arthritis; skin, blood, kidney, eye, thyroid, and intestinal disorders (e.g., colitis); severe allergies; and asthma. Triamcinolone is also used to treat certain types of cancer. Kenacort is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information. How used Kenacort. Triamcinolone comes as a tablet and syrup to be taken by mouth. Your doctor will prescribe a dosing schedule that is best for you. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Do not stop taking triamcinolone without talking to your doctor. Stopping the drug abruptly can cause loss of appetite, upset stomach, vomiting, drowsiness, confusion, headache, fever, joint and muscle pain, peeling skin, and weight loss. If you take large doses for a long time, your doctor probably will decrease your dose gradually to allow your body to adjust before stopping the drug completely. Watch for these side effects if you are gradually decreasing your dose and after you stop taking the tablets or oral liquid, even if you switch to an inhalation. If these problems occur, call your doctor immediately. You may need to increase your dose of tablets or liquid temporarily or start taking them again. Take triamcinolone exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Some brand names: - Hydrocortone Acetate - Hydrocortone Phosphate - Ken-Jec 40 - Kenacort - Kenacort Diacetate - Kenaject-40 - Kenalog-10 - Kenalog-40 - Key-Pred - Key-Pred SP - Liquid Pred |