Triamcinolone AcetonideDose, contraindications and adverse effects for Cats, Dogs and Horses.

Intermediate-acting synthetic glucocorticoid corticosteroid. Labeled as Vetalog. Corticosteroid-responsive inflammatory, allergic, or autoimmune conditions.

Glucocorticoid anti-inflammatory.

Triamcinolone is contraindicated in patients that are hypersensitive to it. Systemic use of glucocorticoids is generally considered contraindicated in viral or systemic fungal infections (unless used for replacement therapy in hypoadrenocorticism), in animals with tuberculosis, chronic nephritis, or hyperadrenocorticism when administered IM in patients with idiopathic thrombocytopenia.

Adverse effects are generally associated with long-term administration of these drugs, especially if the drugs are administered at high doses or not on an alternate-day regimen. Effects typically manifest as clinical signs of hyperadrenocorticism. Glucocorticoids can delay growth when administered to young, growing animals. A list of potential effects is outlined in Glucocorticoid Agents, General Information.

Monitoring of glucocorticoid therapy is dependent on its reason for use, dosage, agent used (amount of mineralocorticoid activity), dosing schedule (daily vs alternate-day therapy), route of administration, duration of therapy, and the animal’s age and condition.