DEPOCILONE 40mg Injection 1ml

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Key Information

Generic Name

Generic Name Triamcinolone 40 mg

Manufacturer

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Country of Origin

India

Detailed Information

Introduction

INTRODUCTION ABOUT DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTIONDEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION contains Triamcinolone which belongs to the group of medicines called Corticosteroids. It is used to manage pain, swelling and stiffness in joints as seen in various disorders such as Rheumatoid Arthritis. It is also used to manage various allergic disorders such as asthma, hormonal problems, rheumatic fever and various disorders of the digestive system, skin, kidneys and lungs. DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is not recommended if you are diagnosed with any condition affecting the kidney, liver and thyroid gland or any infection, hypertension and heart failure. Before taking DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you have/had infection recently such as Tuberculosis (TB), diabetes, bowel surgery, stomach ulcer and/or a bowel disorder, inflamed veins or infection in legs, mental health disorder, epilepsy, any form of cancer, osteoporosis (thick and brittle bones, myasthenia gravis, glaucoma, have visual disturbances, loss of vision, inflammation of the retina (viral retinitis) or of eyes (red, bloodshot eyes) etc. DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Also, pregnant and nursing women are recommended to inform the doctor about their pregnancy and breastfeeding status, before receiving DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION. The most common

Uses

OF DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION Manage joint pain, swelling and stiffness in various disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis Manage various allergic disorders such as asthma Manage hormonal problems Manage rheumatic fever Manage disorders of the digestive system, skin, kidneys and lungs

How It Works

DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is used to inhibit the synthesis of various chemicals that cause inflammation namely prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It works by decreasing the expression of cyclo-oxygenase, lipoxygenase enzymes, responsible for their production. It also decreases the activity of a certain nuclear factor called kappa-B which leads to decreased production of interleukin 6 and 8, which are pro-inflammatory substances.

Directions for Use

DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the muscles or joints. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.

Side Effects

taking DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION are increased risk of infection, reaction at the site reaction, headache and pain in joints. Consult your doctor if any of your symptoms get worse or persist. USES OF DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION Manage joint pain, swelling and stiffness in various disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis Manage various allergic disorders such as asthma Manage hormonal problems Manage rheumatic fever Manage disorders of the digestive system, skin, kidneys and lungs HOW DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION WORKSDEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is used to inhibit the synthesis of various chemicals that cause inflammation namely prostaglandins and leukotrienes. It works by decreasing the expression of cyclo-oxygenase, lipoxygenase enzymes, responsible for their production. It also decreases the activity of a certain nuclear factor called kappa-B which leads to decreased production of interleukin 6 and 8, which are pro-inflammatory substances. DIRECTIONS FOR USEDEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION will be given to you only by a doctor or a nurse in the muscles or joints. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTIONCOMMON increased risk of infection reaction at the site reaction headache pain in joints UNCOMMON altered blood chemicals causing fluid retention heart failure irregular heartbeat weak muscles or bones compromised healing of broken bones destroyed ends of bones decreased muscle mass muscle or bone pain muscular weakness or discomfort fractures loss of bone tissue (osteoporosis) thin and fragile skin development of rashes, stretch marks, bruises, itchy bumps sweating, flushing and increased hair growth loss/darkening of skin color indigestion pain, ulceration and pain stomach along with bloating increased appetite and weight loss inflammation of the pancreas/esophagus bleeding in the stomach eye problems such as inflammation, glaucoma, cataracts, blindness, bulging of the eye, damage to the cornea or white of the eye infection of the nose irregular periods vaginal bleeding in postmenopausal women viral or fungal eye infections yeast infections such as thrush tiredness sensation of tingling increased pressure in the brain increased appetite weight loss decreased tolerance to carbohydrates mild form of diabetes with no obvious symptoms inadequately controlled diabetes mellitus increased blood sugar onset of pain, swelling along with worsening of the pain in the injected joint impaired healing increased body temperature disrupted production of hormones slow or absent of growth in children increased or decreased hormone production by certain glands vertigo altered blood pressure abnormal blood clots worsened longstanding chronic infections such as tuberculosis RAREStop receiving DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION and consult your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following: changes in mood mental health disorders feeling of dependency on the medicine troubled sleep fits or epilepsy feeling dizzy fainting feeling depressed thoughts about suicide feelings of euphoria and mania mood changes feeling anxious/irritable difficulty in thinking and confusion loss of memory feeling, seeing, or hearing things that do not exist having strange and frightening thoughts

Warnings & Precautions

& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYConsult your doctorIt is recommended to consult the doctor before receiving DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION if you are pregnant or planning pregnancy. BREASTFEEDINGConsult your doctorIt is recommended to consult your doctor before receiving DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION, if you are a nursing mother. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESUse with CautionIt is recommended not to drive or use machinery after receiving DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION as causes disturbances in vision. Consult your doctor before receiving it. KIDNEYContraindicatedIt is not recommended to receive DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION if you have any disorder of kidney. Consult your doctor before receiving it. LIVERContraindicatedIt is not recommended to receive DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION if you have any disorder of liver. Consult before receiving it. ALLERGYContraindicatedIt is not recommended to receive DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION if you are allergic to Triamcinolone and/or any other constituent found in DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION. Consult your doctor before receiving it. HEART DISEASEContraindicatedIt is not recommended to receive DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION if you have increased blood pressure or heart failure. Consulted your doctor before receiving it. OTHERSDEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use if you: are suffering from an infection and are not receiving any medication for it Before taking DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you: recently had an infection such as Tuberculosis (TB) had bowel surgery recently have or ever had a stomach ulcer and/or a bowel disorder have inflamed veins or infection in legs have disorderly mental health have epilepsy have or had any disorder of the kidney, liver or thyroid gland recently had any form of cancer have osteoporosis, which is a disorder characterized by thick and brittle bones have myasthenia gravis, which is a disease characterized by weak muscles are diagnosed with glaucoma, have visual disturbances, loss of vision, inflammation of the retina (viral retinitis) or of eyes (red, bloodshot eyes) have a family history of glaucoma have diabetes or if your dosage needs to be changed Use in Pediatrics: DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION is not recommended for use in children less than the age of 6. Consult your doctor for advice.

Drug Interactions

SA. Drug-Drug Interactions: Before taking DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicine: medicines used to manage HIV (Ex. ritonavir, cobicistat) medicines used to manage pain and inflammation (Ex. aspirin, ibuprofen) medicines used to manage fungal infections (Ex. clarithromycin, ketoconazole etc.) medicines used to thin the blood (Ex. warfarin) medicines used for contraception or as hormone replacement therapy (HRT) (Ex. estrogen) medicines used to manage tuberculosis (rifampicin) medicines used to suppress the immune response (Ex. ciclosporin) medicines used to manage increased blood pressure and irregular heartbeat (Ex. Digoxin) medicines used to manage myasthenia gravis (Ex. pyridostigmine) medicines used to manage epilepsy and fits (Ex. phenytoin) medicines used to manage diabetes (Ex. insulin, metformin) medicines used to manage disorders of the thyroid gland (Ex. levothyroxine, liothyronine) Overdosage: DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION will be administered to you only by a doctor or a nurse in a hospital, so it is unlikely to receive an overdose. However, consult your doctor or nurse if you experience any unusual symptoms. SYNOPSIS Drug : Triamcinolone Pharmacological Category : Anti Inflammatory Therapeutic Indication : Rheumatoid Arthritis, Asthma, Rheumatic fever, disorders of the skin, kidneys, lungs and digestive system Dosage Forms : Buccal paste, cream, gel, ointment, injection, lotion, tablet, oral paste, mouth paint, paste, oral gel MORE INFORMATION Keep DEPOCILONE 40MG INJECTION out of reach and sight from children Do not store it above the temperature of 25°C

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Last Updated

03 Feb 2023

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