Retilone 40mg Injection 1ml

Retilone Injection contains triamcinolone as its active component, a steroid medicine. It is used to relieve symptoms like pain and swelling occurring in conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, skin allergies, and other allergic conditions. It will be given to you in a hospital or clinic by a doctor or nurse as an injection.

You should avoid self-injecting. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding. Before starting Retilone Injection, discuss medication and conditions with the treating doctor.

Dosage

Overdose

• Retilone Injection will be given to you by a doctor or nurse. Therefore, it is less likely that you may get an overdose of this medicine. If you experience any symptoms right after taking this injection, seek medical help.

Missed a Dose

You will be monitored by the doctor or nurse as to when Retilone Injection should be given to you. It is unlikely that the dose will be missed. However, if you think your doctor or nurse might have missed a dose, inform them.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Triamcinolone in Retilone Injection works by blocking certain chemical substances that cause allergies, pain and inflammation.

Directions for Use

• Retilone Injection will be given to you in the hospital by your doctor or nurse. Do not self-inject this medicine.
• Follow any instructions suggested by the doctor or nurse during the procedure or for aftercare.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Retilone Injection during pregnancy?

You should consult your doctor before using Retilone Injection as limited information suggest that Triamcinolone crosses the placenta. Your doctor will only give you this medicine if considered essential after assessing the benefits over risks.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Retilone Injection while breastfeeding?

Triamcinolone in Retilone Injection passes into breast milk, you should consult your doctor before using this medicine during breastfeeding.

Driving

Can I drive if I have taken Retilone Injection?

There is limited information about the effects of Retilone Injection on driving, but since this medicine may sometimes cause dizziness, you should avoid driving if you do not feel well or are unable to be alert.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Retilone Injection?

Although there is no known interaction with alcohol and Retilone Injection, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have heart, liver or kidney diseases.
• You are suffering from any mental health problems.
• You have diabetes, tuberculosis or fits.
• You or your family members had or have glaucoma.
• You have osteoporosis (bones becoming weak).
• You have a condition of muscle weakness.
• You had any type of cancer.
• You have a stomach ulcer or any bowel disorder or have had bowel surgery.
• You have an underactive thyroid gland or thyroid problems.
• You have had any type of infection.
• You have any eye problems like blurred vision, etc.
• You are due to have surgery.
• You recently had chickenpox, shingles, measles, etc. or have been in contact with a person who has it.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to Triamcinolone or any other ingredients of Retilone Injection.
• If you have any infection and have not yet started medicines to treat it.

Side effects

• Headache
• Joint pain
• Increased risk of infection
• Tiredness
• Weight loss
• injection site reactions like swelling, redness, pain

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Retilone Injection may interact with other medicines, discuss with your doctor about all the medicines, supplements, or herbal preparations you are taking. Also, you should inform your doctor if you have a planned surgery or vaccination scheduled.
• Medicines like Rifampicin, rifabutin (used in tuberculosis), carbamazepine, phenobarbitone, phenytoin, primidone (used to treat fits or seizures) may reduce the effects of this medicine and thus should be used with caution.
• Medicines like insulin (and other diabetic medicines), other anti-hypertensive medicines (captopril, verapamil), acetazolamide (used in glaucoma) may increase the effects of this medicine when taken simultaneously.
• Blood thinners like warfarin, water pills, pain killers like ibuprofen, aspirin should be used with caution along with this medicine as it may increase the chance of bleeding from the gut.
• Other medicines like the Oral contraceptive pill, Levothyroxine, Digitalis glycosides, Cyclosporin should be used cautiously along with Retilone Injection.

Storage and disposal

• Store Retilone Injection under the conditions mentioned on the pack.
• Keep it out of reach of children and pets.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the use of Retilone Injection?

Retilone Injection is used in relieving symptoms like pain, swelling which occur in various conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, skin allergies, other allergic conditions, etc.

Is Retilone Injection a steroid?

Yes, Retilone Injection contains triamcinolone which is a steroid.

Are there any side effects to Retilone Injection?

Application site reaction, headache, joint pain, tiredness, etc. are few common side effects of this injection. These symptoms are usually mild and get resolve with time.

Does Retilone Injection cause weight gain?

You may experience weight variation during the treatment with this medicine. If you notice a drastic increase in body weight, then you should speak to your doctor.