Comparing Triamcinolone vs Phenergan
Triamcinolone | Phenergan |
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Triamcinolone | Phenergan (promethazine) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Allergic Reactions, Alopecia, Adrenocortical Insufficiency, Allergic Rhinitis, Osteoarthritis, Bursitis, Allergies, Ankylosing Spondylitis, Asthma, Berylliosis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome... View more |
Prescription only
Phenergan may be used to relieve allergy symptoms, nausea, or as a sleeping aid. Sedation is the main side effect. Occasionally, paradoxical reactions (the opposite of what is to be expected) may... View more |
Related suggestions Allergic Rhinitis
Allergic Reactions
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Triamcinolone has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 220 ratings on Drugs.com. 59% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 31% reported a negative effect. |
Phenergan has an average rating of 7.3 out of 10 from a total of 148 ratings on Drugs.com. 68% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 22% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: triamcinolone side effects in more detail. |
See also: Phenergan 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 Phenergan prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Aristospan, Aristospan Intra-Articular, Aristospan Intralesional, Clinacort, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Zilretta | Other promethazine brands include: Adgan, Anergan 50, Antinaus 50, Phenadoz, Promethegan | ||||||||||||||||
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 |
16 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 581 drugs are known to interact with triamcinolone:
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A total of 689 drugs are known to interact with Phenergan:
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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. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
December 03, 1957 |
March 29, 1951 |
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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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