Triamcinolone acetonide - Allergic rhinitis

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Status 1

Green (see narrative)

Formulations :

Nasal spray

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines BNF SPC

Restrictions / Comments :

Important

Mometasone Furoate 50mcg/dose (140 dose container) is the preferred intranasal steroid for allergic rhinitis. Triamcinolone is considered to be a 3rd / 4th line agent.

Status 2

Non Formulary

Formulations :

Injection

Formulary Status :

Primary Care

ASPH

RSFT

SASH

SABP

Associated Icons :

Guidelines BNF SPC

NFD1

Restrictions / Comments :

Documentation

No records returned.

PAD Profile

ChemicalSubstance :

Triamcinolone acetonide

Indication :

Allergic rhinitis

Group Name :

Keywords :

Hay fever, hayfever, allergy, seasonal allergic rhinitis, pollen allergy, corticosteroids, corticosteroid injections

Brand Names Include :

Kenalog, Nasacort

Important Information :

Latest Additions Date From :

Latest Additions Date To :

Guidelines :

Allergic rhinitis

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Other Indications

Below are listed other indications that Triamcinolone acetonide is used to treat.

Other Drugs

Below are listed other drugs that are used to treat Allergic rhinitis.

Committee Recommendations (2)

05 Apr 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Depot steroids should not be prescribed for hay fever. Evidence of safety is lacking, and there is a significant risk of prolonged side-effects (e.g. osteoporosis) which cannot be mitigated by withdrawal of the drug

05 Apr 23 - Surrey Heartlands Integrated Care System Area Prescribing Committee (APC)

Triamcinolone nasal spray is considered to be a 3rd / 4th line agent for nasal allergic rhinitis - see local guidelines below.