Triamcinolone acetonide injectable suspension, USP is a synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory action.
Each mL of the sterile aqueous suspension provides 40 mg triamcinolone acetonide, USP, with 0.65% sodium chloride for isotonicity, 0.99% (w/v) benzyl alcohol as a preservative, 0.75% carboxymethylcellulose sodium, and 0.04% polysorbate 80 in an aqueous suspension.
Sodium hydroxide or hydrochloric acid may be present to adjust pH to 5.0 to 7.5. At the time of manufacture, the air in the container is replaced by nitrogen.
Steroid solution for injection is used in the treatment of intermediate and posterior uveitis and capillary hemangiomas. For intramuscular use. Not for intravenous or intradermal use.
- Active Ingredient: Triamcinolone 40mg/mL
- Storage: Room temperature
- Preservative: Benzyl Alcohol