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Kenalog is the brand name for triamcinolone and is available as an injection.

Kenalog is available as an intramuscular injection.

Kenalog is a corticosteroid that is used to treat gout attacks as well as many other conditions, including allergies, skin conditions, multiple sclerosis, and arthritis.

Kenalog is a corticosteroid that works by lowering certain chemicals in your body that normally cause swelling and inflammation.

Kenalog is typically given as an intramuscular (IM, into your muscle) or intra-articular (into your joint) injection, depending on your condition.

Kenalog is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not take this medication if you have a systemic infection.

Common side effects of Kenalog include:

• Injection site reactions
• Swelling
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Muscle weakness
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Changes in your mood
• Headache
• Acne
• Weight gain

Serious side effects are rare with Kenalog. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

• Serious allergic reaction: hives, shortness of breath, chest tightness, swelling of lips, tongue, throat, face, or eyes

The following medications may interact with Kenalog:

• Amphotericin B injection and potassium-depleting agents – Patients should be observed for hypokalemia
• Anticholinesterases – Effects of the anticholinesterase agent may be antagonized
• Anticoagulants, oral – Corticosteroids may potentiate or decrease anticoagulant action. Patients receiving oral anticoagulants and corticosteroids should therefore be closely monitored
• Antidiabetics – Corticosteroids may increase blood glucose; diabetic control should be monitored
• especially when corticosteroids are initiated, discontinued, or changed in dosage
• Antitubercular drugs – Isoniazid serum concentrations may be decreased
• Cyclosporine – Increased activity of both cyclosporine and corticosteroids may occur when the two are used concurrently
• CYP 3A4 inhibitors – Caution is advised in co-administration of strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (e.g., grapefruit or its juice, ritonavir, atazanavir, clarithromycin, indinavir, itraconazole, nefazodone, nelfinavir, saquinavir, ketoconazole, telithromycin) with Kenalog, because increased adverse effects may occur
• Digitalis glycosides – Co-administration may enhance the possibility of digitalis toxicity
• Estrogens, including oral contraceptives – Corticosteroid half-life and concentration may be increased and clearance decreased

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It is not known if Kenalog will harm your unborn baby. Animal studies, however, suggest that excessive use of steroids can cause harm to unborn babies. You should talk to your healthcare provider before taking this medication if you are pregnant.

• Triamcinolone