Comparing Betamethasone vs Triamcinolone
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Prescribed for Bursitis, Dermatological Disorders, Gouty Arthritis, Crohn's Disease - Acute, Inflammatory Conditions, Osteoarthritis, Ulcerative Colitis - Active. betamethasone may also be used for... View more |
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Allergic Rhinitis, Alopecia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Osteoarthritis, Dermatological Disorders, Gouty Arthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full betamethasone side effects document. |
See the full triamcinolone side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all betamethasone prices |
View all triamcinolone prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
Yes (this medicine) |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Celestone Soluspan | Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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6.5 hours |
36 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 505 drugs are known to interact with betamethasone:
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A total of 506 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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N/A |
December 03, 1957 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.