User:Mr. Ibrahem/Triamcinolone

Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid used to treat certain skin diseases, allergies, and rheumatic disorders among others. It is also used to prevent worsening of asthma and COPD. It can be taken in various ways including by mouth, injection into a muscle, and inhalation.

Common side effects with long term use include osteoporosis, cataracts, thrush, and muscle weakness. Serious side effects may include psychosis, increased risk of infections, adrenal suppression, and bronchospasm. Use in pregnancy is generally safe. It works by decreasing inflammation and immune system activity.

Triamcinolone was patented in 1956 and came into medical use in 1958. It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines as an alternative for triamcinolone hexacetonide. It is available as a generic medication. In the United States the wholesale cost is about US$0.06 per gram for the cream. In 2017, it was the 103rd most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than seven million prescriptions.