Triamcinolone for Asthma

• Triamcinolone Inhaler

A healthcare provider may prescribe the triamcinolone inhaler to prevent asthma attacks. This eMedTV page provides an overview of the prescription drug, explaining how the drug works to prevent asthma attacks and listing potential side effects.

• Side Effects of Triamcinolone Inhalers

Common side effects of triamcinolone inhalers may include a sore throat, headaches, and sinus infections. This eMedTV page describes other common side effects of triamcinolone inhalers and lists serious problems that need immediate medical attention.

• What Are Triamcinolone Inhalers Used For?

What are triamcinolone inhalers used for? As this eMedTV page explains, triamcinolone inhalers are used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children who are at least six years old. This page also covers an off-label use of triamcinolone inhalers.

• Triamcinolone Inhaler Dosing

As this eMedTV article explains, the suggested dose of the triamcinolone inhaler for adults and adolescents is two inhalations three to four times daily, or four inhalations twice daily. This page also explains how to take the medication.

• Drug Interactions With Triamcinolone Inhalers

This eMedTV page examines potential drug interactions with triamcinolone inhalers. The triamcinolone inhaler is known to interact with one drug (prednisone), but it could interact with other drugs if people use high doses of the triamcinolone inhaler.

• Precautions and Warnings With Triamcinolone Inhalers

Some people who use triamcinolone inhalers may develop glaucoma or cataracts. This eMedTV segment contains other precautions and warnings with triamcinolone inhalers, including the safety of taking the drug when you are pregnant or breastfeeding.