Triamcinolone (Noun)
Meaning
A synthetic corticosteroid (trade names Aristocort or Aristopak or Kenalog) used as an anti-inflammatory agent.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- Triamcinolone was prescribed by the doctor to treat the severe eczema outbreak on her arms and legs.
- She had been taking triamcinolone orally for a week before she noticed significant improvements in her chronic allergic hives.
- A high-dose injection of triamcinolone provided much-needed relief to his severe hip joint inflammation after an accidental fall.
- Before beginning radiation therapy for breast cancer, triamcinolone ointment was applied topically to minimize radiation-induced dermatitis on the treated skin.
- Despite several antihistamine therapies failing, topical application of triamcinolone acetonide yielded satisfying improvements for many itchy prurigo-like lumps cases at our skin center.