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Cortisone shot for albuterol allergy?
Symptoms?: What you may be experiencing may be merely side effects of the albuterol like heart racing and pounding which is not an allergy but an effect upon the heart. I suspect that's what you are having. Other drugs of this type for bronchospasm may be less of a problem for you or you may just be overusing your medication. ...Read more
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What is the difference btw using celestone (betamethasone) or depot Medrol (methylprednisolone) for epidural steroid injections?
Chemical Structure: Among physiatrists, anesthesiologist and other pain physicians, both of these steroids have a unique, and sometimes, interchangeable place in pain blocks depending on anatomical considerations (lumbar, cervical, transforaminal, etc.). Ask your physician what he/she is comfortable using, and why....They'll love the question! ...Read more
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Is triamcinolone acetonide contain steroids?
Triamcinolone: Yes. Triamcinolone is a steroid.
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How effective is the allergy shot kenalog (triamcinolone)?
Try to avoid Kenalog (triamcinolone): Kenalog (triamcinolone) is not an allergy shot, but rather a corticosteroid. As such it has significant side effects that are cumulative. The more steroid injections you get the greater the risks of permanent, possibly life threatening injections. They also do not cure symptoms rather cover them up. With multiple, effective other therapeutic options oral/injectable steroids should be reserved for severe reactions. ...Read more
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Is cortizone (hydrocortisone) creme as effective as cortizone (hydrocortisone) injections? Please advise!
No: Cortisone cream is not as strong as cortisone injections, but it is safer. The reason we use creams instead of giving everyone cortisone pills or shots is that they do not cause steroid related side effects as often or as severely. Side effects form cortisone shots can include weight gain, increased appetite, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, effects on bone health, and increased blood sugar. ...Read more
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Kenalog (triamcinolone) allergy shot and pregnancy?
PREGNANCY: If mom is receiving allergy shots during pregnancy, then the amount must be minimal so that it will not affect pregnancy especially the 1st trimester. ...Read more
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Which is stronger cortisone or solu Medrol (methylprednisolone) for sciatica?
Same thing: Solumedrol (methylprednisolone) is simply one version of an injectable cortisone. ...Read more
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Extremely horrible reaction to cortisone injection and cortisone Medrol (methylprednisolone) dose pak. Are there any alternatives?
Yes: Depends what is your problem. Always an alternative to steroids. ...Read more
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Is triamcinolone acetonide cream a steroid used for poison ivy?
Yes it is: Yes it is a steroid cream often used for poison ivy. ...Read more
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How much steroid is used in an epidural steroid injection?
Variations: There are variations amount practices, but 40 mg of Methylprednisolone for a single injection is fairly standard. ...Read more
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Is cortisone shot effective in relieving allergies?
Yes, but....: System-wide exposure to steroids is associated with an increased long-term risk of complications such as cataracts, glaucoma and osteoporosis. Cortisone injections are sometimes used to relieve debilitating symptoms quickly, but their routine use is not a good idea. Get an evaluation by an allergist to determine the optimal way to control your allergies. ...Read more
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Are cortisone shots and steroid shots the same?
Yes: Cortisone is a steroid.
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How dangerous are corticosteroid injections like kenalog (triamcinolone) or prednisone?
Low risk: Infrequent corticosteroid injections are quite safe. Infrequent injections will not cause significant growth effects in children or contribute to decreased bone mass or immune function or increase the risk of weight gain or cataracts. A one in a million risk is hip or knee joint damage. The watch word here is infrequent. ...Read more
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How to reverse kenalog 40mg/ml injection suspension 9triamcinolone0 inject 1 ml itramuscularly once side effects?
Reversal agent?: Haven't heard of any reversal agent for an intramuscular or intradermal injection of a corticosteroid medication like kenalog (triamcinolone). One's primary care doctor and the doctor who did the injection can work together to help treat side effects, whatever those might be. ...Read more
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Using diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) cream -- any side effects?
YES: Diprosone (betamethasone dipropionate) is a topical steroid and can lead to chronic and sometimes permanent side effects on the skin like thinning, scarring and increasing or decreasing pigmentation (hyper pigmentation and hypopigmentation). These side effects can be avoided by using the cream sparingly and with frequent breaks. ...Read more
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N you use albuterol in nebulizer after recieving celestone (betamethasone) injection?
Yes, if Dr. ordered: If the doctor ordered nebulized albuterol for a patient to use (for wheezing and other asthma symptoms), that would be fine to do. The albuterol should not have any unusual reaction with the celestone (betamethasone). ...Read more
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Is kenacort (triamcinolone) injection used in vitiligo disease?
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. ...Read more
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Does beclomethasone contains any cortisone?
Yes: Beclomethasone is a form of steroid and is similar to cortisone. ...Read more
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Is elbow tendonitus treatable? Are cortizone (hydrocortisone) injections good?
Try braces, PT &-: NSAIDS & stretching & activity modification. If all fails a steroid injection may help. Not repeated tho as steroids also damage the tissue it is injected into. A double edged sword, great drug but also dangerous for tissue. ...Read more
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Is kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase edible?
Kenalog (triamcinolone) in orabase: This is used as an oral bandage to treat or cover sores/ulcers in the mouth. Swallowing small amounts used in this manor is not harmful. ...Read more
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