{"id":60954,"date":"2024-02-28T07:17:39","date_gmt":"2024-02-28T07:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medsname.com\/tricort\/"},"modified":"2026-04-30T10:23:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-30T10:23:40","slug":"tricort","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/tricort\/","title":{"rendered":"Tricort"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- medsbase-tldr-answer --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff8e1;border-left:4px solid #f5a623;padding:18px 22px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" style=\"margin:0 0 8px 0;font-size:16px;font-weight:700;\">&#9889; Quick Answer &mdash; What is Tricort?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"margin:0;\"><strong>Tricort<\/strong> er en oral tablet fra Cipla, der indeholder <strong>triamcinolone acetonide 4 mg tablets<\/strong> &mdash; a medium-potency synthetic <strong>glukokortikoid<\/strong> with strong anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive activity and <strong>almost no mineralocorticoid (fluid-retaining) effect<\/strong>. Used for systemic anti-inflammatory therapy across rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, asthma, IBD, vasculitis, allergic reactions and other inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Standard adult anti-inflammatory dose: <strong>4&ndash;48 mg\/day<\/strong> in 1&ndash;4 divided doses, titrated to response. Triamcinolone 4 mg is approximately equivalent to prednisolone 5 mg (potency ratio ~5). <strong>Never stop abruptly after more than 2&ndash;3 weeks of daily use<\/strong> &mdash; the drug suppresses the body&#39;s own cortisol production (HPA-axis suppression) and abrupt withdrawal can precipitate adrenal crisis. Always taper under medical supervision. Common side effects: weight gain, raised blood sugar, raised blood pressure, mood change, bone loss, increased infection risk, cataract.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- medsbase-specialist-strip --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#fff3f3;border-left:4px solid #d9534f;padding:16px 20px;margin:0 0 24px 0;border-radius:4px;font-size:14px;\"><strong>\u2695 Speciall\u00e6geoverv\u00e5get medicin \u2014 klinisk tilsyn er p\u00e5kr\u00e6vet.<\/strong> Dette er et alvorligt immunmodulerende l\u00e6gemiddel med specifikke screeningskrav f\u00f8r behandling, black-box advarsler og obligatorisk laboratorieoverv\u00e5gning. Det skal ordineres og overv\u00e5ges af en reumatolog, gastroenterolog, dermatolog eller anden specialist med erfaring i dets brug. M\u00e5 <strong>ikke<\/strong> ikke selvordinere, selvjustere dosen eller starte\/stoppe uden l\u00e6gens vejledning. Altid oplys din behandlende l\u00e6ge om din nuv\u00e6rende ordination, f\u00f8r du bestiller fra MedsBase.<\/div>\n<div class=\"medsbase-trust-strip\" style=\"background:#f4f6f8;border:1px solid #e1e4e8;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 18px;margin:18px 0;display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:14px;font-size:0.95em;\"><span>\u2705 <strong>WHO-GMP certificeret<\/strong> producent<\/span><span>\ud83d\udce6 <strong>Diskret emballage<\/strong><\/span><span>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>Levering til hele verden<\/strong><\/span><span>\ud83d\udcac <a href=\"\/da\/reviews\/\">1.400+ kundeanmeldelser<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<p class=\"medsbase-reship-line\" style=\"font-size:14px;color:#444;margin:8px 0 18px;\">\ud83d\udce6 Hver ordre er d\u00e6kket af vores <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\"><strong>Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/strong><\/a> \u2014 hvis din pakke ikke ankommer inden for 20 hverdage, sender vi en erstatning.<\/p>\n<h3>Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Vores generiske medicin kommer fra WHO-GMP certificerede producenter og sendes verdensomsp\u00e6ndende i diskret, neutral emballage \u2014 ingen medicinnavn p\u00e5 pakkens ydre. Kortbetalinger h\u00e5ndteres af en reguleret processor (kontoudtogsbeskrivelser inkluderer en reguleret betalingsprocessor \u2014 aldrig \u201cMedsBase\u201d eller medicinnavn). Crypto og SEPA bankoverf\u00f8rsel accepteres ogs\u00e5. Hver ordre er d\u00e6kket af vores Reshipment Assurance Policy.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Tricort?<\/h2>\n<p>Tricort is an oral tablet manufactured by Cipla containing <strong>triamcinolone acetonide<\/strong> &mdash; a synthetic corticosteroid in the glucocorticoid class. Glucocorticoids are the most powerful broad-spectrum anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive drugs available, with effects across almost every tissue and organ system.<\/p>\n<p>Tricort is Cipla&#39;s branded generic triamcinolone tablet &mdash; a stocked alternative to Kenacort across the same 4 mg strength. Available in 30, 60, 90 and 180 tablet packs. Same active ingredient and same clinical role as Kenacort tab; choice between them is usually based on price and pack-size availability.<\/p>\n<p>Triamcinolone 4 mg is approximately equivalent to prednisolone 5 mg (potency ratio ~5). The physiological daily cortisol output of a healthy adult is approximately 5&ndash;7.5 mg of prednisolone-equivalent &mdash; any dose above that is &ldquo;supraphysiological&rdquo; and begins to suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why triamcinolone instead of prednisolone?<\/strong> Triamcinolone has <strong>almost no mineralocorticoid (fluid-retaining, sodium-retaining) effect<\/strong> compared with prednisolone or hydrocortisone. This makes it a sensible oral choice in patients with poorly-controlled hypertension, congestive heart failure, severe oedema, or known intolerance of fluid retention on prednisolone. The trade-off is a slightly higher rate of muscle weakness (steroid myopathy) at high doses, particularly in older patients.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Does Tricort Work?<\/h2>\n<p>Triamcinolone enters cells, binds the <strong>intracellular glucocorticoid receptor<\/strong>, and the receptor-drug complex translocates to the nucleus where it alters transcription of hundreds of genes. The end result is a broad dampening of the inflammatory cascade:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Suppresses pro-inflammatory cytokines<\/strong> (IL-1, IL-6, TNF-&alpha;, IFN-&gamma;) and chemokines.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stabilises lysosomal membranes<\/strong>, reducing release of proteolytic enzymes into tissue.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Inhibits phospholipase A<sub>2<\/sub><\/strong> via lipocortin, cutting off the prostaglandin and leukotriene pathways upstream.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces capillary permeability<\/strong> and tissue oedema.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Suppresses B- and T-lymphocyte function<\/strong> and circulating lymphocyte counts (relative lymphopenia).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reduces eosinophil and basophil activity<\/strong>, partially explaining the rapid effect in asthma, allergy and eosinophilic conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Clinical onset (oral): symptomatic relief within <strong>hours to 1&ndash;2 days<\/strong> for most inflammatory conditions. Peak anti-inflammatory effect within 4&ndash;72 hours.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2014 det forst\u00e6rker den normale fysiologiske respons snarere end at udl\u00f8se en kunstigt.<\/h2>\n<p>Tricort is used across a wide range of inflammatory and autoimmune conditions. Because of its very low mineralocorticoid activity, it is particularly useful when fluid retention or sodium retention is a concern.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Reumatoid arthritis<\/strong> &mdash; bridge therapy during DMARD initiation, or low-dose maintenance adjunct<\/li>\n<li><strong>Systemisk lupus erythematosus (SLE)<\/strong> &mdash; flare management<\/li>\n<li><strong>Asthma exacerbations and severe asthma maintenance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Severe allergic reactions, urticaria, angioedema, atopic dermatitis flare<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Opblussinger af inflammatorisk tarmsygdom<\/strong> (Crohn&#39;s, ulcerative colitis)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Polymyalgia rheumatica<\/strong> &mdash; medium-dose induction with slow taper<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pemphigus vulgaris and other bullous skin diseases<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Vasculitis, sarcoidosis, autoimmune hepatitis<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adrenocortical insufficiency<\/strong> &mdash; rarely first choice (hydrocortisone is preferred for replacement)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tricort is <strong>ikke<\/strong> appropriate for: undiagnosed joint pain, isolated mild eczema (topicals first), or any condition where shorter-acting prednisolone is preferred for tighter dose-titration.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tricort Dosage and How to Take<\/h2>\n<p>Tricort is supplied at <strong>4 mg tablets<\/strong>. Adult anti-inflammatory dosing typically ranges from 4 to 48 mg per day in 1&ndash;4 divided doses, titrated to clinical response.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Typical starting doses by indication<\/h3>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Tilstand<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Triamcinolone dose<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Noter<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Asthma \/ COPD exacerbation<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">32&ndash;48 mg\/day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">5&ndash;7 days, no taper needed<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Polymyalgia rheumatica<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">12&ndash;16 mg\/day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Slow taper over 18&ndash;24 months<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Rheumatoid arthritis (low-dose)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">4\u20136 mg\/dag<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Bridge during DMARD initiation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">SLE flare<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">16&ndash;48 mg\/day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Taper to lowest effective dose<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">IBD flare<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">32&ndash;48 mg\/day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Taper over 8&ndash;12 weeks<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Alvorlig allergisk reaktion<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">32&ndash;40 mg\/day<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">3\u20135 dage<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Take Tricort Properly<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Tag den fulde daglige dosis om morgenen sammen med morgenmad<\/strong> (usually 7&ndash;9 a.m.). Morning dosing mimics the body&#39;s natural cortisol peak, minimises HPA-axis suppression, and reduces insomnia.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tag altid sammen med mad<\/strong> &mdash; substantially reduces gastric irritation.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Synk tabletter hele med vand.<\/strong> Tablets may be split if scored.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Never stop abruptly after more than 2&ndash;3 weeks<\/strong> of daily use. Taper under medical supervision.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B\u00e6r altid et steroidkort<\/strong> if taking Tricort for more than 3 weeks &mdash; alerts emergency clinicians to your HPA-suppression risk.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Knoglebeskyttelse fra start<\/strong> &mdash; calcium 1,000&ndash;1,200 mg\/day + vitamin D 800&ndash;1,000 IU\/day. For courses &gt; 3 months at 6 mg\/day or higher, consider a bisphosphonate from day one in post-menopausal women and older men.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Overv\u00e5g blodsukker, blodtryk og v\u00e6gt.<\/strong> Steroids raise all three; pre-existing diabetes usually needs temporary insulin or oral-hypoglycaemic adjustment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undg\u00e5 levende vacciner<\/strong> at &ge; 16 mg\/day of triamcinolone (= 20 mg prednisolone equivalent) for 2+ weeks, and for 3 months after stopping.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tell every healthcare provider you take Tricort<\/strong> \u2014 is\u00e6r f\u00f8r operation eller bed\u00f8velse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stopping Tricort &mdash; Why Tapering Matters<\/h2>\n<p>Exogenous corticosteroids suppress the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis &mdash; the brain stops signalling the adrenal glands to make cortisol because the incoming drug is doing the job. When treatment lasts long enough for suppression to set in, the adrenal glands atrophy and need weeks to months to recover. If the drug is stopped abruptly, the patient has no cortisol &mdash; a life-threatening adrenal crisis can follow.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Courses shorter than 2&ndash;3 weeks<\/strong> at any dose &mdash; can usually be stopped without a taper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Any course longer than 3 weeks<\/strong>, or any course above 32 mg\/day for more than 1 week &mdash; requires a supervised taper.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Typisk udtrapping<\/strong>: reduce by 10&ndash;20% of current dose every 1&ndash;2 weeks until reaching physiological replacement (~5 mg prednisolone equivalent), then 1 mg every 2&ndash;4 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hvis abstinenssymptomer opst\u00e5r<\/strong> (tr\u00e6thed, kvalme, ledssmerter, svimmelhed, sygdomsrecidiv), g\u00e5 et trin tilbage og trap langsommere ud.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Side Effects of Tricort<\/h2>\n<p>Side effects of oral triamcinolone closely mirror those of other systemic glucocorticoids and are dose- and duration-dependent.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kortvarig (dage til uger):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u00d8get appetit, v\u00e6gt\u00f8gning<\/li>\n<li>Mood elevation, occasionally agitation, insomnia, psychosis (higher doses)<\/li>\n<li>Forh\u00f8jet blodsukker (kan afsl\u00f8re diabetes)<\/li>\n<li>Halsbrand og dyspepsi<\/li>\n<li>Forv\u00e6rring af akne<\/li>\n<li>Menstruationsuregelm\u00e6ssighed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Mellemlang tid (uger til m\u00e5neder):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cushingoid udseende \u2014 m\u00e5neansigt, central fedme, b\u00f8ffelpukkel<\/li>\n<li>Thinning of skin, easy bruising, striae<\/li>\n<li><strong>Steroid myopathy &mdash; proximal leg weakness<\/strong> (more common with triamcinolone than with prednisolone)<\/li>\n<li>\u00d8get modtagelighed for bakterielle, virale og svampeinfektioner<\/li>\n<li>Cataract (especially posterior subcapsular) and raised intraocular pressure<\/li>\n<li>Avaskul\u00e6r nekrose i caput femoris<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Lang tid (m\u00e5neder til \u00e5r):<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Osteoporosis and fragility fractures<\/li>\n<li>Vedvarende diabetes mellitus<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal atrophy and HPA suppression<\/li>\n<li>V\u00e6ksth\u00e6mning hos b\u00f8rn<\/li>\n<li>Alvorlig immunsuppression med opportunistiske infektioner (Pneumocystis, TB-reaktivering)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Sj\u00e6ldne men alvorlige \u2014 s\u00f8g akut vurdering:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GI-bl\u00f8dning eller perforation (is\u00e6r ved samtidig NSAID-brug)<\/li>\n<li>Severe psychiatric reaction, psychosis, mania<\/li>\n<li>Alvorlig infektion, TB-reaktivering, dissemineret VZV<\/li>\n<li>Adrenal crisis during\/after withdrawal<\/li>\n<li>Pludselige synsforandringer \u2014 muligt steroidglaukom<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Advarsler og forholdsregler<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Aktiv eller ubehandlet infektion<\/strong> &mdash; steroids mask signs of infection and worsen outcomes. Do not use for undiagnosed fever. Established infection sometimes still requires steroid (e.g. severe COVID-19) but specialist judgement only.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Latent tuberkulose<\/strong> &mdash; screen before any prolonged or repeated course; consider isoniazid cover if positive.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Diabetes<\/strong> &mdash; expect significant worsening; up-titrate oral hypoglycaemics or insulin during the course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypertension, hjerteinsufficiens<\/strong> &mdash; triamcinolone has minimal mineralocorticoid effect, so fluid retention is less than with prednisolone, but BP can still rise via direct vascular effects.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Peptic ulcer disease, history of GI bleed, NSAID co-prescription<\/strong> &mdash; co-prescribe a PPI for any moderate-to-long course.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Osteoporoserisiko<\/strong> &mdash; particularly relevant for patients receiving repeated IM depots or long oral courses.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Glaukom og katarakt<\/strong> &mdash; periorbital injection in particular can raise intraocular pressure; annual ophthalmology review for long-term users.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Psykiatrisk historik<\/strong> &mdash; pulse-dose IV and high-dose oral steroid can trigger mania, depression, psychosis. Use the lowest effective dose; warn the patient and family.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Graviditet<\/strong> &mdash; triamcinolone crosses the placenta; considered compatible with pregnancy when indicated for serious maternal disease, but routine elective use should be deferred. <\/li>\n<li><strong>Amning<\/strong> &mdash; small amounts pass into milk; clinically insignificant at typical anti-inflammatory doses. After IV pulse, defer breastfeeding for 4 hours after a 1 g infusion to minimise infant exposure.<\/li>\n<li><strong>B\u00f8rn<\/strong> &mdash; growth suppression is a real concern with prolonged use; monitor height and weight, use minimum effective dose for minimum duration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>\u00c6ldre<\/strong> &mdash; higher risk of osteoporosis, diabetes, infection, psychiatric effects. Lower doses and shorter durations when possible.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Levende vacciner<\/strong> &mdash; contraindicated at immunosuppressive doses (oral &ge; 16 mg\/day triamcinolone or equivalent for 2+ weeks; IM depot acts as continuous immunosuppressive exposure for 4&ndash;6 weeks per dose). Inactivated vaccines (flu, pneumococcal, COVID-19, recombinant Shingrix) are fine.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contraindications &mdash; Who Should NOT Receive Tricort<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Known hypersensitivity to triamcinolone, the vehicle (tablet excipients), or any related corticosteroid<\/li>\n<li>Systemic fungal infection (unless specifically covered by antifungal therapy)<\/li>\n<li>Untreated active bacterial, viral, mycobacterial or parasitic infection without appropriate treatment<\/li>\n<li>Recent live vaccine administration at immunosuppressive doses<\/li>\n<li>Cerebral malaria (kortikosteroider forv\u00e6rrer udfaldet)<\/li>\n<li>Alvorlig, ustabil psykisk lidelse uden psykiatrisk sambehandling (relativ)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">L\u00e6gemiddelinteraktioner<\/h2>\n<table style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:12px 0;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background:#2c7cb0;color:#fff;\">\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Kombiner med<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Effekt<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;text-align:left;\">Hvad skal der g\u00f8res<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">NSAID'er (ibuprofen, diclofenac, naproxen)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Major additive GI ulceration and bleed risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Forskriv en PPI samtidig; undg\u00e5 langvarig kombination.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Warfarin, DOACs<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Variable INR change; increased GI bleed risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Monitor INR more frequently during dose changes.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Diabetesmedicin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Steroider \u00f8ger blodsukkeret betydeligt<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Expect 1.5&ndash;3&times; higher insulin needs during course; up-titrate oral agents.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Antihypertensives, diuretics<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Steroids retain fluid, raise BP<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Monitor BP; up-titrate antihypertensives as needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Kaliumtabende l\u00e6gemidler (thiazider, loopdiuretika, amphotericin)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Additive hypokalaemia &mdash; increases cardiac risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Check potassium pre-treatment; supplement as needed.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">St\u00e6rke CYP3A4-h\u00e6mmere (ketoconazol, ritonavir, clarithromycin)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Raise triamcinolone levels and prolong effect<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Watch for amplified steroid side effects; consider lower dose.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">St\u00e6rke CYP3A4-inducere (rifampicin, phenytoin, carbamazepin, perikon)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Lower triamcinolone levels &mdash; loss of disease control<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">May need 2&ndash;3&times; higher steroid dose; specialist review.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Live vaccines (MMR, varicella, yellow fever, BCG, live nasal flu, live Zostavax)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Risiko for dissemineret vaccinestammeinfektion<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Contraindicated at immunosuppressive doses, and for 3 months after stopping. Inactivated vaccines and recombinant Shingrix are safe.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Digoxin<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Hypokalaemia from steroids increases digoxin toxicity risk<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Monitor potassium and digoxin level.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Other immunosuppressants (methotrexate, azathioprine, cyclosporine, biologics, JAK inhibitors)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Additiv infektionsrisiko<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:10px;border:1px solid #ddd;\">Combinations are common and often necessary &mdash; specialist supervision and infection-prophylaxis consideration.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Opbevaringsvejledning<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Opbevar ved stuetemperatur, <strong>under 25\u00b0C<\/strong>, beskyttet mod lys og fugt.<\/li>\n<li>Opbevar tabletterne i den originale blisterpakning indtil brug.<\/li>\n<li>Opbevar ikke i badev\u00e6relset \u2014 fugt forkorter holdbarheden.<\/li>\n<li>Opbevar utilg\u00e6ngeligt for b\u00f8rn.<\/li>\n<li>Brug ikke efter udl\u00f8bsdatoen p\u00e5 pakningen.<\/li>\n<li>Return unused product to a pharmacy for disposal &mdash; do not flush or discard in household waste.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relaterede alternativer p\u00e5 MedsBase<\/h2>\n<p>Andre l\u00e6gemidler brugt i antiinflammatorisk og autoimmun behandling, som findes sammen med dette produkt:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/barinat\/\"><strong>Barinat (baricitinib 2 \/ 4 mg) \u2014 JAK1\/2-h\u00e6mmer til RA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/tofe\/\"><strong>Tofe (tofacitinib 5 mg) \u2014 JAK1\/3-h\u00e6mmer til RA, UC, PsA<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/azoran\/\"><strong>Azoran (azathioprin 50 mg) \u2014 klassisk immunsuppressivt DMARD<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/lefuheal\/\"><strong>Lefuheal (leflunomid) \u2014 oral DMARD til rheumatoid arthritis<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/conimune-me\/\"><strong>Conimune ME (cyclosporin) \u2014 calcineurinh\u00e6mmer<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wysolone\/\"><strong>Wysolone (prednisolon 5 \/ 10 \/ 20 mg) \u2014 oral corticosteroid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/medrol\/\"><strong>Medrol (methylprednisolon 4 \/ 8 \/ 16 mg) \u2014 oralt kortikosteroid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/predniheal\/\"><strong>Predniheal (prednisolon) \u2014 oral kortikosteroid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/hisone\/\"><strong>Hisone (hydrokortison) \u2014 fysiologisk erstatningssteroid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/budez-cr\/\"><strong>Budez CR (budesonid) \u2014 m\u00e5lrettet kortikosteroid til tarmsystemet ved Crohn's<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/kenacort\/\"><strong>Kenacort (triamcinolon) \u2014 systemisk kortikosteroid<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Udforsk hele <a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/anti-inflammatory-autoimmune-care\/\">Antiinflammatorisk &amp; Autoimmun Pleje<\/a> kategori.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"faqs\">Ofte stillede sp\u00f8rgsm\u00e5l<\/h2>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why is Tricort chosen over prednisolone?<\/h3>\n<p>Triamcinolone has almost no mineralocorticoid (sodium- and water-retaining) effect, while prednisolone has a small but clinically relevant one. In a patient with poorly-controlled hypertension, congestive heart failure, severe oedema, or a history of fluid retention on prednisolone, triamcinolone is a sensible alternative at equivalent anti-inflammatory dose. The trade-off is a slightly higher rate of steroid myopathy at high or prolonged dose, which is why prednisolone remains the default for most indications.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the equivalent dose of Tricort to prednisolone?<\/h3>\n<p>Triamcinolone 4 mg is roughly equivalent to prednisolone 5 mg, methylprednisolone 4 mg, hydrocortisone 20 mg, and dexamethasone 0.75 mg in anti-inflammatory potency. When switching between oral steroids, use this conversion to keep the anti-inflammatory dose the same.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why must I take Tricort in the morning?<\/h3>\n<p>Endogenous cortisol peaks between 6 and 9 a.m. Morning dosing mimics this natural pattern, suppresses the HPA axis less than evening dosing, and reduces insomnia. Once-daily morning dosing is standard; twice- or thrice-daily dosing is reserved for severe disease at the cost of more HPA suppression.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why can&#39;t I just stop Tricort if I feel better?<\/h3>\n<p>After more than 2&ndash;3 weeks of daily dosing, the adrenal glands stop making their own cortisol because the pituitary sees plenty of it arriving from the tablet. If you stop abruptly, the adrenal glands cannot switch back on fast enough &mdash; you have no cortisol for hours to days, which can cause an adrenal crisis (collapse, low blood pressure, severe nausea, confusion, potentially death). Always taper under medical supervision.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How do I protect my bones on Tricort?<\/h3>\n<p>Start calcium 1,000&ndash;1,200 mg\/day + vitamin D 800&ndash;1,000 IU\/day from day one. For courses expected to last more than 3 months at 6 mg\/day or higher, a weekly bisphosphonate (alendronate or risedronate) or annual zoledronic acid should be considered from the start in post-menopausal women and older men &mdash; do not wait for a DEXA scan. Weight-bearing exercise, smoking cessation, moderate alcohol, and adequate protein intake all help.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Will Tricort give me diabetes?<\/h3>\n<p>Corticosteroids raise blood glucose and can unmask latent diabetes or worsen existing diabetes. Expect fasting glucose to rise within days of starting any moderate-dose course. Check fasting glucose or HbA1c before starting; monitor during; be ready to up-titrate oral hypoglycaemics or add temporary insulin. Steroid-induced diabetes from a short course usually resolves within weeks of tapering off; long-term use can cause persistent diabetes.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I drink alcohol on Tricort?<\/h3>\n<p>Moderate alcohol (up to 1&ndash;2 units\/day) is generally safe on short-to-medium steroid courses, but combined steroid + NSAID + alcohol is a major risk factor for GI bleed. Higher alcohol intake during long-term steroid therapy also increases the risk of avascular necrosis of the hip. Keep alcohol low during any steroid course &mdash; and avoid entirely if taking concomitant NSAIDs or with a history of GI bleed.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What if I get an infection while on Tricort?<\/h3>\n<p>Steroids suppress both the immune response and the outward signs of infection (fever may be blunted, symptoms less obvious). Any unexplained fever, productive cough, new pain, severe fatigue or malaise on Tricort should be reviewed promptly. During acute illness you may need a temporary DOSE INCREASE (&ldquo;stress dose&rdquo;) rather than a dose reduction &mdash; your prescriber should have given you sick-day rules. Do not stop the steroid when you are ill.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I have live vaccines on Tricort?<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Nej, ved immunsuppressive doser.<\/strong> Live vaccines (MMR, varicella, yellow fever, BCG, live nasal flu, live Zostavax) are contraindicated at triamcinolone 16 mg\/day or more for 2 weeks or longer, and for 3 months after stopping. Inactivated vaccines &mdash; annual flu jab, pneumococcal, COVID-19, recombinant Shingrix, HPV &mdash; are fine and recommended. Plan travel vaccinations and Shingrix before starting a prolonged course.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a steroid card and do I need one?<\/h3>\n<p>A steroid card is a small card you carry that states you are on long-term corticosteroid therapy. It warns emergency clinicians and anaesthetists that you have HPA-axis suppression and may need stress-dose steroid cover during surgery, trauma or severe illness. You should carry one if you have been on any oral corticosteroid for more than 3 weeks, or after any IM depot in the previous 6 weeks. Pharmacies can issue one on request.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hvorfor bestille fra MedsBase<\/h3>\n<p>Tricort is supplied through a WHO-GMP certified manufacturer with full COA documentation. We ship worldwide in plain, discreet packaging, and every order is covered by our <a href=\"\/da\/medsbase-re-shipment-assurance-policy\/\">Reshipment Assurance Policy<\/a>. Din betalingsbeskrivelse ved kortbetaling viser den regulerede betalingsprocessor (en reguleret kortbetalingsprocessor), aldrig \u201cMedsBase\u201d eller noget medicinsk produktnavn.<\/p>\n<p><!-- medsbase-related-alts-v1 --><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Andre antiinflammatoriske &amp; autoimmune l\u00e6gemidler<\/h3>\n<p>If Tricort does not suit your situation, the following options are available in this category:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/kenacort\/\">Kenacort (Triamcinolone 4 mg, Abbott) \u2014 same molecule, different brand<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/kenacort-injection\/\">Kenacort Injection (Triamcinolone acetonide 10\/40 mg\/mL) \u2014 IM\/IA depot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wysolone\/\">Wysolone (Prednisolone 5\/10\/20 mg, Wyeth) \u2014 most-prescribed prednisolone<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/medrol\/\">Medrol (Methylprednisolone 4\/8\/16 mg, Pfizer) \u2014 slightly more potent<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/betnesol-tab\/\">Betnesol Tab (Betamethasone 0.5 mg) \u2014 long-acting fluorinated steroid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2705 Reducerer inflammation<br \/>\n\u2705 Lindrer kl\u00f8e<br \/>\n\u2705 Behandler hudlidelser<br \/>\n\u2705 Soothes irritation<br \/>\n\u2705 Fremmer heling<\/p>\n<p>Tricort contains Triamcinolone.<\/p>","protected":false},"featured_media":60955,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"product_brand":[],"product_cat":[3897,3141,3223],"product_tag":[4725,4952],"class_list":{"0":"post-60954","1":"product","2":"type-product","3":"status-publish","4":"has-post-thumbnail","6":"product_cat-anti-inflammatory-autoimmune-care","7":"product_cat-category-overview","8":"product_cat-chronic-conditions","9":"product_tag-triamcinolone","10":"product_tag-tricort","12":"first","13":"instock","14":"shipping-taxable","15":"purchasable","16":"product-type-variable","17":"has-default-attributes"},"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product\/60954","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/product"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60954"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60955"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60954"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"product_brand","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_brand?post=60954"},{"taxonomy":"product_cat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_cat?post=60954"},{"taxonomy":"product_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/medsbase.com\/da\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/product_tag?post=60954"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}