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How to Use
Before you use triamcinolone the first time, read the written instructions that come with it. Ask your doctor, pharmacist, or respiratory therapist to demonstrate the proper technique. Practice using
the inhaler while in his or her presence
Before using triamcinolone, gently blow your nose to clear your nasal passages. Avoid blowing your nose for 15 minutes after inhaling the prescribed d
ose.
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Significant Interactions:
Inhaled steroids such as Nasacort, Nasacort, and Nasacort AQ are not recommended for long-term use while you are taking prednisone (Deltasone).
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What special precautions should I follow?
Keep all appointments with your doctor. Your symptoms may improve after just a few days. If they do not improve within 3 weeks, call your doctor.
Avoid exposure to chicken pox and measles. Th
is drug makes you more susceptible to these illnesses. If you are exposed to them while using triamcinolone, call your doctor. Do not have a vaccination or other immunization unless your doctor tells
you that you may.
Report any injuries or signs of infection (fever, sore throat, pain during urination, and muscle aches) that occur during treatment.
If your sputum (the matter that
you cough up during an asthma attack) thickens or changes color from clear white to yellow, green, or gray, call your doctor
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Side Effects
More common side effects of Nasacort may include:
- Headache
Less common side effects of Nasacort may include:
- Dryness of the membranes lining the nose, mouth, and throat, nasal i
rritation, nasal and sinus congestion, nosebleeds, sneezing, throat discomfort
Side effects of Nasacort in children aged 6 to 11 may include:
- Cough, ear inflammation, fever, indigesti
on, nausea, nosebleed, throat discomfort
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Why is this drug prescribed?
Triamcinolone, a corticosteroid, is used to prevent allergy symptoms including sneezing, itching, and runny or stuffed nose.
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Symptoms of overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.
An overdose is likely to be signaled by an increase in
side effects. Accidental contact with the contents of the canister would most likely irritate your nose and give you a headache.
Overuse of Nasacort AQ may upset your stomach and intestines
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Continual overuse of Nasacort inhalation aerosol could lower your resistance; cause weakness; wasting, or swelling; and interfere with healing.
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