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Kenacort Hexa Injection

Triamcinolone hexacetonide (20mg)

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Kenacort Hexa Injection is a steroid. It is used for treatment of a wide variety of medical conditions such as severe allergic reactions, osteoarthritis, rheumatic disorders. It provides quick relief by preventing the release of substances that cause inflammation and by suppressing the immune system.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 12 Nov 2024 | 01:10 AM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Triamcinolone hexacetonide (20mg)

Marketer

Abbott

Preservative

Benzyl Alcohol

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Product introduction

Kenacort Hexa Injection can be taken with or without food. Taking the medicine regularly at the right times increases its effectiveness. It is important to keep taking the medicine regularly until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.

The most common side effects of this medicine include injection site reactions such as pain, swelling, redness. Patients may also experience other side effects such as reduction in bone density, upset stomach, weight gain, mood changes, and behavioral changes on taking the medicine.

Taking Kenacort Hexa Injection can also make it harder for you to fight off infections. Tell your doctor if you have any signs of infection such as fever or sore throat. This drug is not recommended during pregnancy and before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver or kidney problems.

Uses of Kenacort Injection

Benefits of Kenacort Injection

Rheumatoid arthritis
Rheumatoid arthritis or RA is an autoimmune disorder, in which the immune system starts attacking the lining of your joints. This causes pain and swelling in the joints. Kenacort Hexa Injection helps treat rheumatoid arthritis. It makes the immune system function normally and prevents it from attacking the body. This gives relief from the symptoms such as pain, swelling, and stiffness in the joints. This helps in easy movement and makes you do your daily activities more easily.

Osteoarthritis
Kenacort Hexa Injection can give you relief from this pain and swelling. It also reduces stiffness in the joints and helps in easy movement. This will help you do your daily activities more easily and thus improve your quality of life. Kenacort Hexa Injection should be taken at the same time each day to get maximum benefits. You should continue taking it until your doctor asks you to stop. Mild symptoms of osteoarthritis can sometimes be managed by doing light exercises, losing weight, and wearing suitable footwear.

Side effects of Kenacort Injection

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Kenacort

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Kenacort Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Kenacort Injection works

Kenacort Hexa Injection is a steroid that works by decreasing inflammation, slowing down an overactive immune system, or replacing cortisol normally made in the body.

Quick tips

You may be at risk of infection, so try to avoid crowds or people with colds, and immediately report fever or any other signs of infection to your health care provider.
Kenacort Hexa Injection may increase blood pressure; regular monitoring of blood pressure and a low salt diet is recommended.
This medicine may exacerbate systemic fungal infections and therefore should not be used in the presence of such infections.
It may increase your blood sugar level. If you are diabetic, monitor your levels regularly.
Do not receive any kind of immunization or vaccination without your doctor’s approval while taking Kenacort Hexa Injection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Kenacort Hexa Injection. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Kenacort Hexa Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy as there is definite evidence of risk to the developing baby. However, the doctor may rarely prescribe it in some life-threatening situations if the benefits are more than the potential risks. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CAUTION

Kenacort Hexa Injection should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

Driving

SAFE

Kenacort Hexa Injection does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Kenacort Hexa Injection should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Kenacort Hexa Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Kenacort Hexa Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Kenacort Hexa Injection may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

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Chemical Class

21-hydroxysteroids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

PAIN ANALGESICS

Action Class

Glucocorticoids

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Marketer details

Name: Abbott
Address: 16th Floor, Godrej BKC, Plot – C, “G” Block, Bandra-Kurla Complex, Bandra (East), Mumbai – 400 051, India

Vendor Details

Country of origin: India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Kenacort Hexa Injection. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.

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Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India

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Product introduction

Uses of Kenacort Injection

Benefits of Kenacort Injection

Side effects of Kenacort Injection

How to use Kenacort Injection

How Kenacort Injection works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

Calcium

Rheumatoid Factor - Agglutination

Rheumatoid Factor - Turbidometry

Rheumatoid Factor IgG Antibody

Rheumatoid Factor IgM Antibody

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