Epirelefan 40 mg/ml Suspension for Injection – 1 ml Vial

17.90

Product description

Epirelefan 40 mg/ml is a corticosteroid injection containing Triamcinolone Acetonide 40 mg per 1 ml.

Triamcinolone is a potent corticosteroid with anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity. It is used under medical supervision for selected inflammatory, allergic, rheumatic and other corticosteroid-responsive conditions.

Epirelefan is supplied as a suspension for injection, and the dose and route of administration depend on the condition being treated.


Active Ingredient

Active Ingredient: Triamcinolone Acetonide

Strength: 40 mg/ml

Vial Volume: 1 ml

Total Active Ingredient: 40 mg per vial

Dosage Form: Suspension for Injection

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Pack: 1 Vial

Prescription Status: Prescription Medicine

How It Works

Triamcinolone Acetonide belongs to the corticosteroid class of medicines.

It reduces inflammatory and excessive immune responses, helping relieve inflammation, swelling and other symptoms associated with corticosteroid-responsive conditions.


Indications

Depending on the route of administration and individual clinical requirements, Epirelefan may be prescribed for selected conditions including:

  • Severe allergic conditions.
  • Selected respiratory allergic disorders.
  • Severe dermatological conditions.
  • Rheumatic disorders.
  • Connective tissue disorders.
  • Selected endocrine disorders.
  • Certain hematological and renal conditions.
  • Selected inflammatory joint and periarticular disorders.

For local or intra-articular administration, it may be used in appropriately selected cases involving conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis-associated synovitis, bursitis, acute gouty arthritis, epicondylitis and selected tenosynovitis.


Administration & Dosage

Epirelefan should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional.

The dose, injection site, route and frequency depend on the diagnosis, severity of the condition and individual patient response.

It may be administered intramuscularly or through selected local injection routes when medically indicated.

It must not be administered intravenously.

Patients should not determine or repeat doses without medical supervision.


Possible Side Effects

Potential adverse effects can vary according to dose, route, frequency and duration of corticosteroid exposure and may include:

Injection-site pain or irritation

Elevated blood glucose

Increased blood pressure

Fluid retention

Changes in appetite or weight

Muscle weakness

Gastrointestinal disturbances

Mood or sleep changes

Increased susceptibility to infections

Menstrual irregularities

Increased intraocular pressure in susceptible patients

Bone loss with repeated or prolonged systemic corticosteroid exposure

Adrenal suppression with significant systemic exposure


Important Warnings

Do not use in patients with hypersensitivity to Triamcinolone Acetonide or any component of the formulation.

Existing or suspected infections should be discussed with the physician because corticosteroids can suppress immune responses and mask signs of infection.

Tell your healthcare professional if you have diabetes, hypertension, osteoporosis, gastrointestinal ulcers, kidney or liver disease, cardiovascular disease, glaucoma or a history of significant infections.

Pregnancy and breastfeeding require individual medical assessment.


Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about all medicines and supplements you use, particularly:

Diabetes medicines

Anticoagulants

Certain anti-inflammatory medicines

Digoxin

Cyclosporine

Certain tuberculosis medicines

Diuretics

Immunosuppressive medicines

Certain vaccines


Storage

Store according to the conditions specified on the original package and leaflet.

Protect from light.

Do not freeze.

Keep out of reach of children.


Product Details

Brand: Epirelefan

Active Ingredient: Triamcinolone Acetonide

Strength: 40 mg/ml

Total Strength per Vial: 40 mg

Volume: 1 ml

Dosage Form: Suspension for Injection

Pack Size: 1 Vial

Drug Class: Corticosteroid

Category: Prescription Medicine – Injectable Corticosteroid