Kenalog-40 (injection)

Generic name:triamcinolone (injection) [ TRYE-am-SIN-oh-lone ]
Brand names: Hexatrione, Kenalog-40, Zilretta
Drug class:Glucocorticoids

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Jan 31, 2022. Written by Cerner Multum.

What is Kenalog-40?

Kenalog-40 is a steroid medicine that is used to treat many different types of inflammatory conditions, including severe allergic reactions, skin disorders, severe colitis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, blood cell disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, lung disorders, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormones.

Kenalog-40 is also used to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others.

Different brands of triamcinolone injection have different uses.

Kenalog-40 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Warnings

You may not be able to receive Kenalog-40 if you have a fungal infection, or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Before taking this medicine

You should not be treated with Kenalog-40 if you are allergic to it.

You may not be able to receive Kenalog-40 if you have a fungal infection, or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP).

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

• an active or chronic infection, including tuberculosis;

• idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP);

• high blood pressure, heart problems;

• cataracts, glaucoma, or herpes infection of the eyes;

• a parasite infection that causes diarrhea (such as threadworms);

• a nerve-muscle disorder, such as myasthenia gravis;

• a stomach ulcer, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis;

• a colostomy or ileostomy, or stomach surgery;

• low bone mineral den...