Salient Features of Generic Kenalog

• Generic Kenalog is safe and effective in use because its active drug triamcinolone is an FDA-approved glucocorticoid corticosteroid.
• The drug control severe allergic conditions that fail to subside even after using conventional antihistamines and other allergy medications.
• Generic Kenalog is used to treat atopic dermatitis, drug allergic reactions, seasonal or perennial allergic rhinitis, serum sickness, or any transfusion reactions.
• Triamcinolone is also used for a variety of medical conditions, including cancers and blood disorders.
• Generic Kenalog injection is also used in the treatment of keloid, a pathological scar.

Generic Kenalog vs. Triamcinolone

As far as the pharmacological action is concerned, Generic Kenalog and triamcinolone are the same. They are nothing but the generic versions of brand Kenalog, which are much cheaper than their branded counterpart. One can use Generic Kenalog instead of the branded version to save money, especially for those who use it regularly.

Working of Generic Kenalog

Generic Kenalog brings down inflammation by exhibiting immunosuppressant activity. It does so by inhibiting an enzyme called phospholipase A2 on the cell membrane. In short, the drug reduces the symptoms of allergy by bringing down the inflammation. Steroids exhibit immunosuppressant activity, which is why they are so effective at treating severe allergies and autoimmune diseases.

Usage and Precautions

• For allergies and other medical conditions, Generic Kenalog is injected intramuscularly while for arthritis and keloid, it is injected intra-articulalry and intradermally, respectively.
• It should be taken under the supervision of a trained medical professional. If you are giving the injection intramuscularly yourself, your doctor will teach you how to use it.
• Use this allergy medication and follow your dosing schedule as directed by your physician so you can get the most benefit out of the drug.
• Do not increase or decrease the dose of your own volition. Do not use this allergy medication for a longer duration than recommended.
• Before treatment, tell your doctor about the medical conditions or drug allergies you have, or any undergoing treatment, including steroids.

Possible Side Effects

• Pain or redness at the injection site
• Upset stomach
• Headache
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping
• Weight gain

Contraindications

People with the below-mentioned medical conditions are contraindicated from using Generic Kenalog:

• Allergic to glucocorticoids or corticosteroids
• Tuberculosis
• Herpes simplex
• Hormonal disorders
• Diabetes
• Heart disease/hypertension
• Seizures

Each Generic Kenalog injection contains triamcinolone, a corticosteroid (steroid). It is used for the treatment of severe allergies, joint pains, swelling, or stiffness caused by inflammatory disorders such as arthritis.

Corticosteroids, like triamcinolone, start to work immediately after the injection, and inflammation subsides within a few days. It depends on how you respond to the drug. The timing of allergy relief can vary from a few days to weeks.

Clinical trials suggest that a single intramuscular dose of triamcinolone causes adrenal suppression within 24 to 48 hours. The adrenal function gradually returns to normal in 30 to 40 days post-dosage.

Using excessive Generic Kenalog does not cause serious problems. However, using it too much in high doses could lead to skin issues, easy bruising, changes in body fat, increased facial hair or acne, menstrual issues, impotence, or low libido.

Weight gain may occur with regular use of triamcinolone because it is a steroid. Generally, people on steroids gain weight.