Comparing Triamcinolone vs Cortrosyn
Triamcinolone | Cortrosyn |
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Triamcinolone | Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Alopecia, Allergies, Bursitis, Gouty Arthritis, Dermatological Disorders, Osteoarthritis, Ankylosing Spondylitis... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Adrenocortical Insufficiency. Cortrosyn may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Adrenocortical Insufficiency
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More about Triamcinolone | More about Cortrosyn (cosyntropin) | ||||||||||||||||
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Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 215 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: triamcinolone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Cortrosyn side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all triamcinolone prices |
View all Cortrosyn prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta |
N/A |
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Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
36 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 580 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone:
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A total of 360 drugs are known to interact with Cortrosyn:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 03, 1957 |
April 22, 1970 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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.
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