Triamcinolone
Triamcinolone, steroid drug used to treat breathing problems associated with such disorders as hay fever and asthma . Triamcinolone works by keeping open the bronchial tubes (the two divisions of the windpipe leading into the lungs) and reducing inflammation in the mucous tissues of the respiratory tract. It is also effective in treating inflamed areas of the skin as well as growths (polyps) inside the nose. This drug is available by prescription only in several forms, including an oral inhalant, tablets, cream and ointment forms applied topically, and a liquid form that is injected. Triamcinolone is usually prescribed for adults in 2 inhalations, two to three times a day, with a maximum of 16 inhalations per day. The tablet dosage ranges from 4 to 48 mg per day. Tablets may be taken with food to avoid stomach upset. Children 6 to 12 years old can use this drug, although prescribed dosages are usually smaller. Effectiveness is typically apparent within one to two weeks of treatment. T...