Vetalog Injection 5Ml
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INJECTION
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Product Summary
| Uses | asthma, allergies, skin conditions, rheumatoid arthritis, kidney-related conditions, sarcoidosis, pneumonia, blood-related diseases, intestinal disorders like ulcerative colitis, severe skin-related issues, etc. |
| Side effects | nausea, vomiting, stomach irritation, vomiting, headache, dizziness, insomnia, restlessness, depression, anxiety, acne, increased hair growth, easy bruising, irregular or absent menstrual periods |
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Medical Description
Vetalog injection is a prescription medicine used to manage many specific and systemic conditions related to joints, skin, eyes, lungs, blood, allergies, intestines, kidneys, asthma, thyroid, etc. It can be used in any condition that causes inflammation (redness, swelling, pain, etc.) in the body, which is caused by the body’s own immune system.
Vetalog injection has a single active ingredient, triamcinolone. It is a corticosteroid medicine. Sometimes our body’s immune system attacks the cells of the body causing disorders (autoimmune disorders). Vetalog injection decreases the levels of certain chemical substances that cause inflammation. This results in a reduced reaction caused by the body’s immune system, which lowers the inflammation.
The dose and duration of the Vetalog injection will be prescribed by the doctor. These injections should be administered by a doctor or a healthcare professional. Do not take it yourself unless you are trained and have experience. The site of the injection depends on the condition. Sometimes, changing the location every day can reduce swelling or pain at the injection site.
Uses
- As per USFDA guidelines, Vetalog injection can be used for,
- Treatment of allergic conditions like asthma, dermatitis (skin allergy), medication allergies, etc.
- Treatment of stomach disorders like enteritis (inflammation of small intestines) and ulcerative colitis (chronic inflammation of intestines)
- Treatment of various skin conditions like erythema multiforme (bulging rash-like lesions), pemphigus, eczema
- Treatment of rheumatic diseases such as ankylosing spondylitis (a type of arthritis that affects mostly spine and pelvis), rheumatic arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout (arthritis due to high uric acid in the body)
- Treatment of blood disorders like hemolytic anaemia (disorder of red blood cells), thrombocytopenia (Low blood platelet count), etc.
- Treatment of endocrine disorders like adrenal hyperplasia, adrenal insufficiency (problems with adrenal gland and impaired cortisol hormone synthesis), etc.
- Supportive treatment in certain cancers like leukaemia (cancer of blood cells) or lymphoma (cancer of lymphatic system)
- Treatment of nervous system related disorders like brain tumours, multiple sclerosis (disabling condition of brain and central nervous system), head injury
- Treatment of kidney diseases like idiopathic nephrotic syndrome (kidney pass too much protein into the urine)
- Treatment of respiratory diseases like tuberculosis (infection), pneumonia (lung infections), and sarcoidosis (abnormal collection of certain cells that form lumps)
Contraindications
- If you are allergic to any of the components of Vetalog injection.
- If you have a severe systemic infection, do not use this medicine. It lowers the immune responses and increases the infection.
Side effects
- Increases risk of infections
- Joint pains
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Weight gain
- Stomach pain
- Trouble sleeping
- Injection site reactions such as swelling, pain and redness
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have a history of heart failure, renal conditions, high blood pressure.
- You have stomach related issues like ulcers, perforation or bleeding.
- You have pain or swelling in the joint, which can be indicative of an injection in the joint. This medicine can worsen the condition.
- You have low calcium and any bone deformity. This medicine can lower calcium levels and decrease bone density.
- You have been diagnosed with mood disorders. Vetalog Injections can worsen the symptoms.
- You have glaucoma, an eye condition. The pressure inside the eyes needs to be monitored.
- You are using long term antibiotics or antiviral medicines.
Directions for Use
- Vetalog Injection can be taken before or after consuming food.
- This injection should be administered by a healthcare professional.
- Injection site and the dosage will be based on the conditions and the treatment.
- The injection can be given intramuscularly or at the site of inflammation like joints.
- Do not administer these injections intravenously (into a vein) or into the spine.
- Do not inject this medicine around the eyes and some areas of the nose, as this can increase the risk of damage to the eyes or blindness.
- Wash hands carefully before using this medicine.
- Shake the vial before using.
- Clean the injection site with rubbing alcohol before injecting.
- Do not take Vetalog Injection by yourself.
Storage and disposal
Store Vetalog injection in the same container it comes in. Store it at room temperature, away from excess heat and humidity at 20 to 25℃. Keep it far off from kids and pets. Do not let the medication freeze. Dispose of it in a way that ensures the safety of children, animals, and others who may want to use them. Do not flush it down the toilet.
Dosage
Overdose
Overdose of Vetalog Injections can cause various symptoms such as itching, dryness, high blood pressure, increased risk for infections, nausea, vomiting, muscle weakness, increased appetite, menstrual cycle problems, and psychological symptoms like mood changes, depression, etc. If you experience these conditions after taking Vetalog Injection, immediately seek medical treatment at a nearby facility.
Missed a Dose
Vetalog Injection is administered in a hospital or clinical setting. Try to go for every dose and follow all the instructions given by your doctor. If you have missed a dose, call your doctor and set up a new appointment as soon as possible.
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
Vetalog injections contain a single active ingredient: Triamcinolone. It belongs to the class of corticosteroid hormones (glucocorticoid). It works by stopping the formation of certain chemical substances which are responsible for causing inflammation in the body. This reduces the body’s immune response to other diseases or conditions. Reduced inflammation provides relief from the symptoms caused by all these conditions.
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- When Vetalog Injection is given while using medicines that reduce potassium, patients must be monitored to prevent further reduction in potassium.
- Using aspirin or other similar medicines can increase the risk of stomach-related side effects and bleeding.
- Antifungals like ketoconazole can reduce the metabolism of Vetalog Injection.
- This injection can lower the effects of any vaccine, due to a reduction in the immune response.
- Certain antibiotics can reduce the removal of Vetalog medication from the body.
- Vetalog Injection can interact with diabetic medicines, tuberculosis medicine, oral contraceptives, etc., and reduce their effectiveness.
Interactions with food items
- Do not take grapefruit and its juice with Vetalog Injection. High quantities of grapefruit with this medicine can cause side effects.
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Brand:VETALOG
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Fulfillment Information: Vetalog Injection (5) 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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