Kenacort Hexa Injection
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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.
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
In 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.
In 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.
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.
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 not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
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 the 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 may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Kenacort Hexa Injection should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
What if you forget to take Kenacort Injection?
If you miss a dose of Kenacort Hexa Injection, consult your doctor.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
21- hydroxysteroids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
PAIN ANALGESICS
Action Class
Glucocorticoids
Patient concerns
FAQs
What is Kenacort Hexa Injection used for?
Kenacort Hexa Injection is a steroid used to treat various conditions such as severe allergies, osteoarthritis, and rheumatic disorders. It works quickly by reducing inflammation and suppressing the immune system to relieve symptoms.
Who should not get Kenacort Hexa Injection?
An individual should not get Kenacort Hexa Injection if they are allergic to triamcinolone hexacetonide, or any ingredient in the medicine, or if they have certain infections like active tuberculosis, systemic fungal/parasite infections, or herpes simplex in the eye (herpes keratitis), or if they have acute psychosis (severe mental health episode). It must not be given to newborns up to 4 weeks old, or to children under 3 years, as it can be harmful at that age.
Is Kenacort Hexa Injection safe for children and teens?
Kenacort Hexa Injection can be used inside joints for children aged 3 to 12 years with juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA) under specialist care. Also, children on long-term steroid therapy need growth checks, because steroids can slow growth. It should not be used in babies under 4 weeks or children under 3 years.
When should Kenacort Hexa Injection be delayed or avoided?
Do not give Kenacort Hexa Injection into a joint that is infected or very unstable, and do not use this medicine to treat joint pain caused by an infection like gonococcal or tubercular arthritis. If you are exposed to chickenpox or measles, and your immune system is weakened from steroids, your doctor may give preventive treatment and delay this medicine until it is safe.
Can Kenacort Hexa Injection raise blood sugar or blood pressure?
Yes. Kenacort Hexa Injection can increase blood sugar, and reduce how your body handles sugar, so people with diabetes may need closer checks, and possible medicine changes. It can also raise blood pressure and cause fluid retention (extra body water). Your doctor will monitor sugar, blood pressure, and other labs as needed during treatment.
Are there eye risks I should know about during Kenacort Hexa Injection?
Kenacort Hexa Injection can cause blurred vision, cataracts, raised eye pressure (glaucoma), or a rare eye condition called central serous chorioretinopathy (fluid under the retina). Report any new vision changes promptly, and you may be sent to an eye specialist. Eye checks are especially important if you already have eye disease or need repeated treatments.
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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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