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Definitions for triamcinolone
ˌtraɪ æmˈsɪn əˌloʊntri·am·ci·nolone

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. triamcinolone, Aristocort, Aristopak, Kenalognoun

    a synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent

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  1. triamcinolonenoun

    A certain synthetic corticosteroid.

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  1. Triamcinolone

    Triamcinolone is a glucocorticoid used to treat certain skin diseases, allergies, and rheumatic disorders among others. It is also used to prevent worsening of asthma and COPD. It can be taken in various ways including by mouth, injection into a muscle, and inhalation.Common side effects with long-term use include osteoporosis, cataracts, thrush, and muscle weakness. Serious side effects may include psychosis, increased risk of infections, adrenal suppression, and bronchospasm. Use in pregnancy is generally safe. It works by decreasing inflammation and immune system activity.Triamcinolone was patented in 1956 and came into medical use in 1958. It is available as a generic medication. In 2020, it was the 106th most commonly prescribed medication in the United States, with more than 6 million prescriptions.

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  1. triamcinolone

    Triamcinolone is a type of corticosteroid medication used to treat various skin conditions such as allergies, lupus, psoriasis, and rash. It works by reducing inflammation, itching, and redness that these conditions can cause. Triamcinolone is also used in the treatment of certain types of autoimmune diseases, joint and muscle conditions, and breathing disorders. It can be taken orally, applied topically, injected, or inhaled, depending on the ailment being treated.

Wikidata

  1. Triamcinolone

    Triamcinolone is a long-acting synthetic corticosteroid given orally, by injection, by inhalation, or as a topical ointment or cream.

U.S. National Library of Medicine

  1. Triamcinolone

    A glucocorticoid given, as the free alcohol or in esterified form, orally, intramuscularly, by local injection, by inhalation, or applied topically in the management of various disorders in which corticosteroids are indicated. (From Martindale, The Extra Pharmacopoeia, 30th ed, p739)

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of triamcinolone in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of triamcinolone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

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