Ziloven Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Triamcinolone

Indications/Uses

Endocrine, rheumatic, hematologic disorders; collagen, dermatologic, ophth, resp, neoplastic, GI diseases; allergic & edematous states; post-dental surgery inflammation; TB meningitis w/ subarachnoid or impending block.

Dosage/Direction for Use

4-48 mg/day, depending on the disease.

Administration

Should be taken with food.

Contraindications

Systemic fungal infections.

Special Precautions

Prolonged use may cause posterior subcapsular cataracts & glaucoma; women in childbearing age. Patients w/ latent TB or tuberculin reactivity; ocular herpes simplex. Nonspecific ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, fresh intestinal anastomoses, active or latent peptic ulcer, renal insufficiency, HTN, osteoporosis, acute glomerulonephritis, vaccinia, varicella, exanthema, Cushing's syndrome, antibiotic-resistant infections, DM, CHF, chronic nephritis, thromboembolic tendencies, thrombophlebitis, convulsive disorders, metastatic carcinoma, myasthenia gravis. Pregnancy & lactation. Infant & childn.

Adverse Reactions

Fluid & electrolyte imbalances; musculoskeletal, GI, dermatologic, neurologic & endocrine disorders; posterior subcapsular cataracts, increased intraocular tension, glaucoma, exophthalmos; hyperglycemia, glycosuria, -ve nitrogen balance, necrotizing angitis, thrombophlebitis, aggravation or masking of infections, syncopal episodes, anaphylactic reactions.

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Drug Interactions

NSAIDs, pancuronium, sympathomimetic agents, theophylline, diuretics, cardiac glycosides, insulin, oral hypoglycemic agents.

MIMS Class

Corticosteroid Hormones

ATC Classification

H02AB08 - triamcinolone ; Belongs to the class of glucocorticoids. Used in systemic corticosteroid preparations.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Ziloven caplet 4 mg

Packing/Price

5 × 10's

Ziloven

triamcinolone

Manufacturer:

Ifars