Triamcinolone Topical (Aristocort, Kenacort)

Introduction

Tradenames: Aristocort, Kenacort, Kenalog in Orabase

Indications

• anti-inflammatory agent

Contraindications

Caution: Halogenated steroids should not be used on face

• rebound worsening
• steroid-induced rosacea or atrophy

Dosage

• apply TID/QID

Cream: 0.025%, 0.1%, 0.5%.

Ointment:

• 0.025% (15 & 80 g), 0.1% (15, 60, 240 g), 0.5% (15 g).
• 454 gram jar (1 pound)
• an average of 30 g (1 oz) needed to cover a 70 kg person

Lotion: 0.025% (60 mL), 0.1% (15 mL, 60 mL). Paste 0.1% (Kenalog in Orabase) Class 3: 0.5%, Class 4 & Class 5: 0.1%, Class 6: 0.025% (medium potency).

Adverse effects

• see triamcinolone

• drug adverse effects of glucocorticoids
• drug adverse effects of topical glucocorticoids
• drug adverse effects of immunosuppressive agents

Drug interactions

• see triamcinolone

• drug interaction(s) of methotrexate with biological response modifier
• drug interaction(s) of glucocorticoids with warfarin
• drug interaction(s) of NSAIDs with glucocorticoid

Mechanism of action

• topical glucocorticoid

More general terms

• triamcinolone (TAC, Arsitospan, Kenalog, Trivaris)
• topical glucocorticoid (topical steroid)