Sivkort 80 mg/2 mL

Indication

Sivkort (Triamcinolone Acetonide 80 mg/2 mL injection) is a long-acting synthetic corticosteroid used for intra-articular or intramuscular administration to treat inflammatory conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis flares, bursitis, tendinitis, allergic conditions, and dermatological disorders.

Ingredients

• Triamcinolone Acetonide

Direction

Administered by a healthcare professional only. Intra-articular: 2.5–15 mg per joint depending on joint size. Intramuscular: 40–80 mg for systemic conditions. Dose and route as directed by a physician. Shake well before use.

Side effects

• Injection site pain and swelling
• Post
• injection flare
• Elevation of blood glucose in diabetic patients
• Cushing's syndrome with repeated large doses
• Skin atrophy at injection site
• Adrenal suppression with prolonged use

Precautions

• For use by trained healthcare professionals only.
• Contraindicated in systemic fungal infections.
• Contraindicated in patients with hypersensitivity to triamcinolone acetonide or other corticosteroids.
• Do not inject into infected joints.
• Prolonged use may cause adrenal suppression
• Cushing's syndrome
• and immunosuppression.
• Use with caution in diabetic patients (may elevate blood glucose).
• Avoid live vaccines during treatment.
• Use with caution in patients with osteoporosis
• hypertension
• or peptic ulcer disease.
• Keep out of reach of children.