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What is kenalog 40 injection used for?

Kenalog-40 is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Rheumatic or Arthritic Disorders, Dermatoses, Multiple Sclerosis and Inflammatory and Allergic Systemic Conditions. Kenalog-40 may be used alone or with other medications. Kenalog-40 belongs to a class of drugs called Corticosteroids.

Is kenalog a strong steroid?

This medication is used to treat a variety of skin conditions (e.g., eczema, dermatitis, allergies, rash). Triamcinolone reduces the swelling, itching, and redness that can occur in these types of conditions. This medication is a medium- to strong-potency corticosteroid.

What is kenalog used to treat?

Kenalog topical is used to treat the inflammation caused by a number of conditions such as allergic reactions, eczema, and psoriasis. The dental paste form of triamcinolone (Kenalog Orabase) is used to treat mouth ulcers. Kenalog topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

What is triamcinolone acetonide injection 40 mg used for?

TRIAMCINOLONE (trye am SIN oh lone) is a corticosteroid. It helps to reduce swelling, redness, itching, and allergic reactions. This medicine is used to treat allergies, arthritis, asthma, skin problems, and many other conditions.

Where do you inject kenalog 40?

Kenalog-40 is given through a needle and can be injected into different areas of the body: into a muscle, into the space around a joint or tendon, or into a lesion on the skin. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

How long does kenalog 40 take to work?

Studies indicate that following a single intramuscular dose of 60 mg to 100 mg of triamcinolone acetonide, adrenal suppression occurs within 24 to 48 hours and then gradually returns to normal, usually in 30 to 40 days.

Why is Kenalog bad for you?

Using too much Kenalog-40 is not likely to cause serious problems. However, long term use of high doses can lead to thinning skin, easy bruising, changes in body fat (especially in your face, neck, back, and waist), increased acne or facial hair, menstrual problems, impotence, or loss of interest in sex.

How long does Kenalog stay in your body?

The unique issue with a Kenalog injection that differentiates it from oral steroids is that once the injection is administered the effects last for at least 3 weeks. With tablets the effects are gone within about 24 hours or less.

How long does a Kenalog shot take to work?

Most research concludes that steroid injections take between 3-5 days to work. However to be on the safe side we would normally encourage patients to have their injection ideally 7-10 days week before their event. This gives the maximum chance that the steroid will achieve maximum benefits.

How do you dilute kenalog 40 to 5?

  1. Intralesional Triamcinolone (Kenalog) Treatment of choice. Dilute Kenalog 40 mg/ml with saline to 10 mg/ml. Kenalog 40 mg/ml: 0.5 ml. Saline: 2 ml.
  2. Adjuncts to intralesional injection. Apply Minoxidil 5% solution twice daily or. Mid-potency Topical Corticosteroid (eg. Kenalog 0.1%) Apply 1 ml to entire scalp twice daily.

How long does Kenalog-40 take to work?

How do you dilute Kenalog-40?

  1. Treatment of choice.
  2. Dilute Kenalog 40 mg/ml with saline to 10 mg/ml. Kenalog 40 mg/ml: 0.5 ml. Saline: 2 ml.
  3. Inject 0.1 ml into patch at 1 cm intervals.
  4. Inject into mid-Dermis via 0.5 inch 30 gauge needle.
  5. Adverse effects: Atrophy. Avoid injecting too superficially.