tralesional skin (hexacetonide), 2-20 mg into joint or soft tissue (hexacetonide)Asthma•Adult: INH 2 tid-qid, not to exceed 16 INH/day•Child 6-12 yr: INH 1-2 tid-qid, not to exceed 12 INH/dayAvailable forms: Tabs 1, 2, 4, 8, 16 mg; syr 2 mg/5 ml, 4.85 mg/5 ml; inj 25, 40 mg/ml diacetate; inj 3, 10, 40 mg/ml acetonide; inj 20, 5 mg/ml hexacetonideSide effects/adverse reactions:INTEG:Acne, poor wound healing, ecchymosis, petechiaeCNS:Depression, flushing, sweating, headache, mood changesCV:Hypertension, circulatory collapse, thrombophlebitis, embolism, tachycardia, edemaHEMA:ThrombocytopeniaMS:Fractures, osteoporosis, weaknessGI:Diarrhea, nausea, abdominal distention, GI hemorrhage, increased appetite, pancreatitisEENT:Fungal infections, increased intraocular pressure, blurred visionContraindications: Psychosis, hypersensitivity, idiopathic thrombocytopenia, acute glomerulonephritis, amebiasis, fungal infections, nonasthmatic bronchial disease, child *2 yr, AIDS, TBPrecautions: Pregnancy , diabetes mellitus, glaucoma, osteoporosis, seizure disorders, ulcerative colitis, CHF, myasthenia gravis, renal disease, esophagitis, peptic ulcerPharmacokinetics:PO/IM:Peak 1-2 hr, 2 days, 1-6 wk (IM), half-life 2-5 hrInteractions/incompatibilities:•Decreased action of triamcinolone: cholestyramine, colestipol, barbiturates, rifampin, ephedrine, phenytoin, theophylline•Decreased effects of: anticoagulants, anticonvulsants, antidiabetics, ambenonium, neostigmine, isoniazid, toxoids, vaccines, anticholinesterases, salicylates, somatrem•Increased side effects: alcohol, salicylates, indomethacin, amphotericin B, digitalis, cyclosporine, diuretics•Increased action of triamcinolone: salicylates, estrogens, indomethacin, oral contraceptives, ketoconazole, macrolide antibioticsLab test interferences:Increase: Cholesterol, Na, blood glucose, uric acid, Ca, urine glucoseDecrease: Ca, K, T4, T3, thyroid 131I uptake test, urine ...
