- See: Steroids Menu
- Preparations for Intra-articular Injection:
- triamcinolone hexacetonide (Aristospan)
- used for large joints;
- has a tendency to cause skin atrophy and hypopigmentation;
- has a long lasting effect;
- triamcinolone acetonide (Kenalog);
- used for small and medium sized joints;
- small joint might receive 10 mg of Kenalong, and larger joints might receive 40 mg;
- dose for subacromial injection includes 1-2 ml (40 mg/ ml);
- triamcinolone diacetate:
- supplied in 40 mg/ml vials.
- typical dose for osteoarthritic knee is approximately 25 mg;
- Triamcinolone acetonide Inhaler:
- two inhalations (100-200 mcg) given three-four times daily