Kenacort Injection 40mg/ml
1ml Injection in VialMRP ₹212.06
₹159.05
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ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Dosage
INJECTION
Expiry
Product Summary
| Salt Content | Triamcinolone(40.0 Mg/Ml) |
| Uses | Bone related disorder |
| Therapy | Steroid |
| Side effects | injection site reactions like swelling, redness, pain, headache, joint pain |
Assurance
available
Regulated
Medical Description
Kenacort 40mg Injection is a steroid medicine that contains triamcinolone as its active ingredient. It is commonly used to relieve pain, swelling, and inflammation caused by conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, joint disorders, skin allergies, and other allergic or inflammatory diseases. This medicine helps reduce your body’s natural response to inflammation, providing effective and long-lasting relief from discomfort.
Kenacort 40mg Injection is usually administered by a doctor or nurse in a hospital or clinic setting. It is important not to self-inject this medicine at home. The injection can be given into a muscle, joint, or directly into the affected area, depending on your condition and the doctor’s advice. Always follow your healthcare provider’s directions carefully for safe and effective use.
The effects of Kenacort 40mg Injection can last for several days to weeks, depending on your body’s response and the type of condition being treated. You may start feeling relief from pain and swelling soon after the injection. However, it is important to continue following your doctor’s advice regarding rest, exercise, or any other prescribed treatment plan for better recovery.
Before receiving this injection, inform your doctor if you have any existing medical conditions such as diabetes, infections, high blood pressure, or liver or kidney problems. Also, tell your doctor about any other medicines you are taking to avoid possible interactions. This helps your healthcare provider decide the correct dose and avoid side effects.
If you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding, discuss this with your doctor before starting Kenacort 40mg Injection. Do not skip follow-up appointments, as regular monitoring helps ensure safe and effective treatment. If you notice any unusual symptoms like mood changes, swelling, or signs of infection, report them to your doctor promptly.
Uses
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to Triamcinolone or any other ingredients of Kenacort 40mg injection.
- If you have any infection and have not yet started medicines to treat it.
Side effects
- Headache
- Joint pain
- Increased risk of infection
- Tiredness
- Weight loss
- injection site reactions like swelling, redness, pain
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You have heart, liver or kidney diseases.
- You are suffering from any mental health problems.
- You have diabetes, tuberculosis or fits.
- You or your family members had or have glaucoma.
- You have osteoporosis (bones becoming weak).
- You have a condition of muscle weakness.
- You had any cancer.
- You have a stomach ulcer, any bowel disorder, or bowel surgery.
- You have an underactive thyroid gland or thyroid problems.
- You have had an infection.
- You have any eye problems like blurred vision, etc.
- You are due to have surgery.
- You recently had chickenpox, shingles, measles, etc. or have been in contact with someone who has it.
Directions for Use
- Kenacort 40mg injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
- Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.
Storage and disposal
- Store Kenacort 40mg injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
- Keep it out of reach of children and pets.
Quick Tips
- Kenacort 40mg Dry Vial injection is used to relieve symptoms like pain and swelling, which occur in various conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, skin allergies, and other allergic conditions.
- This injection will be given to you in a hospital or clinic setting by a doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject.
- Before starting Kenacort 40mg injection, inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning on becoming pregnant, or breastfeeding.
- Also, inform your doctor about all other medicines that you take and your complete medical history.
- Weight loss, joint pain, headache, and tiredness may occur in some individuals with the use of Kenacort 40mg injection. Inform your doctor if these effects bother you or do not go away.
- Some people may experience redness, itching, or burning at the site of application.
Dosage
Overdose
- Kenacort 40mg injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.
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Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Kenacort 40mg injection may interact with other medicines; discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination schedule.
- Medicines like Rifampicin, rifabutin (used in tuberculosis), carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, and primidone (used to treat fits or seizures) may reduce the effects of this medicine and thus should be used with caution.
- Medicines like insulin (and other diabetic medicines), other anti-hypertensive medicines (captopril, verapamil), and acetazolamide (used in glaucoma) may increase the effects of this medicine when taken simultaneously.
- Blood thinners like warfarin, water pills, pain killers like ibuprofen, and aspirin should be used with caution along with this medicine as it may increase the chance of bleeding from the gut.
- Other medicines like the Oral contraceptive pill, Levothyroxine, Digitalis glycosides, and Cyclosporin should be used cautiously along with the Kenacort 40mg injection.
Interactions with food items
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Manufacturer Details
Brand:KENACORT
Manufacturer Name:ABBOTT HEALTHCARE PVT LTD
Address:NITIN LIFESCIENCES LTD-RAMPUR GHAT ROAD, PAONTA SAHIB, DIST SIRMOUR-173 025, (HP) INDIA
Country of Origin:India
Vendor Details
Fulfillment Information: Kenacort 40 MG/ML Injection (1) will be delivered by a licensed retail pharmacy nearest to your location. Order acceptance and fulfillment are dependent upon the verification of your doctor's valid prescription (where applicable) and the current stock of this medicine.
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