Triamcinolone (trade names Kenalog, Aristocort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Triderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera, Triesence.

Triamcinolone (trade names Kenalog, Aristocort, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Triderm, Azmacort, Trilone, Volon A, Tristoject, Fougera, Triesence;) is a synthetic corticosteroid given orally, by injection, inhalation, or as a topical ointment or cream.

Uses
They are also used in the post-operative period of certain cosmetic surgery procedures, notably rhinoplasty. Injected into the subcutaneous area, they may help to alleviate stubborn swelling and decrease the presence of scar tissue.

Topical triamcinolone acetonide paste is often prescribed for mouth or gum irritation following dental procedures.

Triamcinolone is occasionally used to treat severe cases of hayfever.

Also used to treat diabetic retinopathy.

Forms
Different triamcinolone salts are available, including acetonide, hexacetonide and diacetate.

Triamcinolone acetonide is a more potent type of triamcinolone, being about 8 times as effective as prednisone.