Vetalog Injection 5ml
Vetalog Injection 5ml 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.
Product Summary
Offer Price | ₹54.65 |
You Save | ₹7.45 (12% on MRP) |
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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 |
Uses of Vetalog Injection 5ml
- 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 of Vetalog Injection 5ml
- 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 of Vetalog Injection 5ml
- 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 of Vetalog Injection 5ml
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- 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.
Mode of Action of Vetalog Injection 5ml
How Does It Work?
Directions for Use of Vetalog Injection 5ml
- 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.
Interactions of Vetalog Injection 5ml
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.
Storage and disposal of Vetalog Injection 5ml
Dosage of Vetalog Injection 5ml
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Content Details
Dr. Vijay Y
MBBS, MD in Clinical Pharmacology
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can I take Vetalog Injections if I have panic attacks?
Q: Can I use Vetalog Injection if I have a cold and fever?
Q: Can I gain weight If I use Vetalog Injections regularly?
References
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