Question 1

what are kenacort-a injections used for?

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Kenacort-a injection: "injection into joints, tendons, skin or muscle. Injection into joints and tendons may be given as short-term treatment of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, bursitis, gout, epicondylitis and tenosynovitis. Injections may be given into the skin to treat conditions such as keloids, ganglia, discoid lupus and psoriasis." See:  https://www.myvmc.com/drugs/kenacort-a/

Question 2

how long does a kenacort injection take to kick in?

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In a Joint?: A few days to start feeling the effects. May be different if anesthetic was used also and would also depend on the reason why it was injected.

Question 3

is kenacort (triamcinolone) injection used in vitiligo disease?

Accepted Answer

Dilute kenalog (triamcinolone): A dilute kenalog (triamcinolone) 2.5 mg per cent can be used on the edge of vitiliigo to attempt to repigment that area alone or in combination with narrow band uvb or excimer laser.

Question 4

is kenacort (triamcinolone) injection effective  in vitiligo disease?

Accepted Answer

Steroids in vitiligo: Yes, local injection with corticosteroids could help in some cases of vitiligo. There is moderate quality evidence for topical corticosteroids. Michiyukoga (2006) found that those cases of vitiligo where the melananocytes of the skin are affected by an autoimmune process local corticosteroid injection will be of help.

Question 5

what are the side effects of steriod kenacort-triamcinolone?

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Stretch marks: It can cause stretch marks, redness, bleaching of the skin and telangiectasias.

Question 6

what are the side effect of steriod kenacort-triamcinolone?

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Side effects kenacor: Increased appetite.Indigestion, loss of appetite, increased nervousness and restlessness.The serious side effects are blindness, burning and numbness at site of injection, a false sence of wekll being, hallucinations, severe depression and euphorea, mood swing and psycosis.The side effects depend on how long you use tramcinolone.Short term use does not have side effects but long term use has more.

Question 7

does injection kenacort (triamcinolone) 40mg causes periods problem?

Accepted Answer

Steroids and Period: Menstrual irregularities are listed as a side effect on the package insert from the drug manufacturer. Also, it is recommended that the drug should not be used during pregnancy or while nursing a baby. I would not continue this treatment if you are trying to conceive.

Question 8

woman is pregnant on kenacort (triamcinolone) so what are its side effect?

Accepted Answer

Kenacort (triamcinolone) in pregnanc: It has category c.It means either the studies in animals have revealed adverse effect on the fetu and the studies in women and and animals are not available..Drug should be given only if the potential benefit justify the potential risk to the fetus.

Question 9

does injection kenacort (triamcinolone) 40mg causes monthly cycle problem?

Accepted Answer

Kenacort (triamcinolone): Yes prolonged use of kenalog (triamcinolone) can disrupt  your menstrual period.

Question 10

does injection kenacort (triamcinolone) 40mg causes weight gain? and how much weight gain from 1 injection?

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Systemic steroids: Any kind of systemic corticosteroid can cause weight gain. One injection should not cause significant weight gain. Frequent injections may.

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