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Presticort-T Injection is used to relieve pain and swelling caused by osteoarthritis. It helps reduce joint stiffness and improve movement. It calms inflammation, easing discomfort and supporting better joint function.

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Written By Lakshmithulasi Yarragunta ,
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Manufacturer/Marketer :

Metamorf Lifesciences

Consume Type :

Parenteral

Expires on or after :

Dec-28

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Presticort-T Injection

Presticort-T Injection is primarily used to treat knee pain associated with osteoarthritis (OA) and to reduce the joint pain, stiffness, and swelling associated with inflammatory disorders. Osteoarthritis is a common type of arthritis in which the cartilage that cushions (softens) the ends of bones erodes due to wear and tear over time.

Presticort-T Injection contains triamcinolone, which helps control inflammation and allergy-related symptoms. It reduces redness, swelling, and irritation in the affected area. This helps relieve pain and discomfort. Overall, it increases comfort and promotes better symptom control.

Presticort-T Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional. Presticort-T Injection may cause certain side effects such as sore throat, runny nose, sinusitis, dizziness, nervousness, cough, contusions (bleeding under the skin) and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention. However, talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Presticort-T Injection should be avoided if you are allergic to it. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, inform your doctor before receiving this injection. Presticort-T Injection is intended for intra-articular use only. If you have osteoporosis (weak bones) or any other bone or joint-related problems, inform your doctor before receiving Presticort-T Injection.

Uses of Presticort-T Injection

Presticort-T Injection is used to manage pain in osteoarthritis. The detailed uses of Presticort-T Injection are as follows:

  • Treat inflammatory joint and soft-tissue conditions: Presticort-T Injection is injected directly into joints or surrounding tissues to relieve pain and swelling in conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, bursitis, and tendinitis.

Key Benefits

  • Helps reduce pain, swelling, and stiffness in affected joints.
  • Improves joint comfort and mobility.
  • Helps relieve pain and inflammation in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues.
  • Reduces swelling in conditions like bursitis and tendinitis
  • Helps control strong allergic reactions and immune-related inflammation.
  • Helps reduce skin redness, swelling, and irritation.
  • Supports relief in inflammatory eye conditions
  • Helps manage inflammation and symptoms in certain blood cancers.
  • It also helps in the treatment of hormone-related conditions requiring steroid therapy.

Directions for Use

  • Your doctor will determine the dosage and frequency depending on your condition.
  • Presticort-T Injection will be administered by a healthcare professional.
  • Do not self-administer.

How Presticort-T Injection Works

Presticort-T Injection contains triamcinolone, which belongs to the class of corticosteroids. It works by blocking the production of certain chemical messengers in the body that mediate inflammation (redness and swelling) and allergic reactions. Thus, it helps reduce swelling, pain and discomfort.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment Presticort-T Injection as it may increase adverse effects.

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Pregnancy

Caution

It is unknown whether Presticort-T Injection can be used during pregnancy. Hence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

It is unknown whether Presticort-T Injection is present in breast milk. Hence, inform your doctor if you are breastfeeding. Your doctor will prescribe this medicine only if the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

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Driving

Caution

Presticort-T Injection may cause dizziness. Do not drive, operate heavy machinery, or engage in activities that require your alertness.

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Liver

Caution

Inform your doctor if you have a history of liver disease before receiving Presticort-T Injection. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Kidney

Caution

Let your doctor know if you have a pre-existing or a history of kidney disease. Your doctor may adjust the dose of this medicine or prescribe a suitable alternative based on your condition.

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Children

Unsafe

Presticort-T Injection is not recommended for use in children below 6 years of age. Please consult your doctor in case of any concerns.

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Heart

Caution

Presticort-T Injection may cause fluid retention, hypertension, and electrolyte disturbances that can exacerbate heart conditions. Heart patients should use it only under medical supervision with regular monitoring.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Geriatric patients may receive Presticort-T Injection, but they require close monitoring due to increased sensitivity. Medical supervision helps manage risks like fluid retention and changes in blood pressure.

What if I have taken an overdose of Presticort-T Injection

As Presticort-T Injection is a parenteral formulation administered by experienced medical staff, the chance of overdose may be less. However, if you think there has been an overdose or if you are experiencing any adverse events, get medical care right away.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

Physical Activity:

  • Engage in gentle exercises such as walking or swimming for 20–30 minutes to reduce joint stiffness.
  • Practice yoga to improve flexibility and help manage pain.

Weight Management:

  • Maintain a healthy weight through regular low-intensity exercise.
  • Eat balanced, nutritious meals to support joint health.

Rest and Recovery:

  • Get enough sleep to allow muscles and joints to rest.
  • Proper rest helps reduce swelling and inflammation.

Stress Management:

  • Reduce stress through meditation, reading, warm baths, or soothing music.

Supportive Therapies:

  • Acupuncture, massage, and physiotherapy may help relieve discomfort.

Diet Choices:

  • Limit salt intake and use herbs like garlic, ginger, and turmeric for flavour and natural anti-inflammatory support.

Habits:

  • Avoid alcohol as it may affect digestion and nutrient absorption.

Have a query?

How Soon It Starts Working

  • The time required for Presticort-T Injection to start to work: The time required for Presticort-T Injection to show its action is unknown.
  • The time for which the effects of Presticort-T Injection last: The duration of action for Presticort-T Injection is unknown.

What if you forget to take Presticort-T Injection

Because this medicine will be administered by a healthcare professional, the risk of missing a dose is lower. However, consult your doctor if you have any concerns.

Storage

• Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight.• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.• Non cold chain - To be stored in cool places at 10ºC to 25ºC or below 30ºC.

Drug Warnings

  • Please inform your doctor if you are allergic to it and if you are using any prescription or non-prescription medicines, including vitamins and herbal supplements, before receiving Presticort-T Injection.
  • This medicine weakens your immune system, making you more prone to infections. Maintain distance from people who are sick or have infections
  • Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctor before receiving this medicine.
  • Presticort-T Injection is not recommended for use in children aged 6 years, as its safety and efficacy have not been established.
  • If you have osteoporosis (weak bones) or any other bone or joint problems, or have a recent history of heart, liver or kidney diseases, glaucoma, cataracts, nasal surgery, and chronic nasal inflammation, insomnia, or mood swings, inform your doctor before receiving Presticort-T Injection.
  • Presticort-T Injection may cause dizziness. Hence, it is advised to avoid driving vehicles or operating machines after receiving this injection.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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Drug-Drug Interactions: Inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines, as there may be an interaction.

  • Hormone-related medicine (Mifepristone)
    Potential effect: May reduce the effectiveness of Presticort-T Injection by blocking its hormonal action, which can lead to reduced treatment benefit.
  • Hormone medicine used to control urine and bleeding (Desmopressin)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of hyponatremia (low sodium levels) due to fluid retention; monitoring of electrolytes is recommended.
  • Immunity-lowering medicines (Leflunomide, Infliximab)
    Potential effect: May significantly increase the risk of infections by further suppressing the immune system.
  • Anti-HIV medicines (Atazanavir, Ritonavir)
    Potential effect: May increase the blood levels of Presticort-T Injection by affecting its metabolism, increasing the risk of side effects.
  • Antibiotic medicines (Grepafloxacin, Clarithromycin)
    Potential effect: May increase the risk of tendinitis (tendon inflammation) and also raise blood levels of Presticort-T Injection, especially in elderly patients.
  • Antifungal medicines (Ketoconazole, Itraconazole)
    Potential effect: May increase the blood concentration of Presticort-T Injection, leading to a higher chance of adverse effects.

Drug-food interactions:

  • Alcohol: Avoid consuming alcohol while taking Presticort-T Injection.

Drug-disease interactions: Inform your doctor if you are suffering from any of these conditions.

  • Liver problems
  • Kidney diseases
  • Thyroid disorder
  • Diabetes
  • Tuberculosis
  • Osteoporosis (bone thinning)
  • Glaucoma or cataracts (eye problems)
  • High blood pressure

Drug-Drug Interactions

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How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Co-administration of desmopressin together with Presticort-T Injection may increase the risk of hyponatremia (a condition associated with low levels of salt in the blood).

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Presticort-T Injection with Desmopressin is not recommended, but it should be taken if advised by a doctor. However, if you experience nausea, vomiting, headache, tiredness, irritability, difficulty concentrating, confusion, muscle spasm, weakness, , decreased urination and loss of appetite(less desire to eat), contact your doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Using Mifepristone with Presticort-T Injection can significantly reduce the effects of Presticort-T Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Taking Presticort-T Injection with Mifepristone is not recommended but can be taken if prescribed by a doctor. However, if you notice any unusual symptoms contact a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking Presticort-T Injection with leflunomide can increase the risk of infection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Leflunomide and Presticort-T Injection, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience fatigue, dizziness, lightheadedness, unusual bleeding or bruising, fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking Ritonavir and Presticort-T Injection may significantly increase the blood levels of Presticort-T Injection.

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Ritonavir and Presticort-T Injection together can possibly result in an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has prescribed it. However, consult the doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as swelling, muscle weakness, depression, acne, thinning skin, stretch marks, easy bruising, bone density loss, menstrual irregularities, excessive growth of facial or body hair, and abnormal distribution of body fat. Do not stop using any medications without consulting doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking adalimumab with Presticort-T Injection may increase the risk of infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between Presticort-T Injection and adalimumab, they can be taken together if prescribed by the doctor. Consult the doctor if you experience fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking thalidomide together with Presticort-T Injection may increase the risk of blood clots and other complications.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between thalidomide and Presticort-T Injection, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. However, consult a doctor if you experience shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, coughing up blood, sudden loss of vision, pain, redness or swelling in an arm or leg, and numbness or weakness on one side of the body. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking infliximab with Presticort-T Injection can increase the risk or severity of developing serious infections.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Presticort-T Injection and Infliximab, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience symptoms of fever, chills, diarrhea, sore throat, muscle aches, shortness of breath, blood in sputum, weight loss, red or inflamed skin, body sores, and pain or burning during urination, contact a doctor immediately. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking bupropion with Presticort-T Injection can increase the risk of seizures (fits).

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is an interaction between bupropion and Presticort-T Injection, they can be taken together if prescribed by a doctor. Do not discontinue any medications without consulting a doctor.
TriamcinoloneDesirudin
Severe
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Using desirudin together with Presticort-T Injection may increase the risk of bleeding

How to manage the interaction:
Although taking Presticort-T Injection and Desirudin together can evidently cause an interaction, it can be taken if your doctor has suggested it. However, if you experience dizziness, lightheadedness, red or black, tarry stools, coughing up or vomiting fresh or dried blood that looks like coffee grounds, severe headache, and weakness, contact your doctor immediately. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.
How does the drug interact with Presticort-T Injection:
Taking clarithromycin can cause higher levels of Presticort-T Injection in the blood.

How to manage the interaction:
Although there is a possible interaction between Presticort-T Injection and Clarithromycin, you can take these medicines together if prescribed by your doctor. However, if you experience swelling, weight gain, high blood sugar, weak muscles, feeling down, acne, thin skin, easy bruising, irregular periods, too much facial or body hair, strange fat distribution, contact your doctor right away. Do not stop using any medications without a doctor's advice.

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Food Interactions

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FAQs

Presticort-T Injection is used to treat osteoarthritis (OA) pain.

Presticort-T Injection works by blocking the release of certain chemical mediators involved in allergic and non-allergic inflammatory responses. This helps reduce osteoarthritis symptoms, including pain, inflammation, swelling, and stiffness.

Presticort-T Injection weakens your immune system and increases the risk of getting infections. Make sure you avoid people who are sick or have infections. These conditions are life-threatening in people using steroids such as Presticort-T Injection.

Do not stop using Presticort-T Injection even if you feel better, as it may worsen your condition. However, if you experience any difficulty while using Presticort-T Injection, please consult a doctor.

Presticort-T Injection may cause harmful effects on the unborn baby. So, it is not recommended for use in pregnancy. However, your doctor may prescribe this medicine if the benefits outweigh the risks.

Yes, Presticort-T Injection belongs to a group of medications called corticosteroids.

Sometimes, Presticort-T Injection may cause side effects such as sore throat, runny nose, sinusitis, dizziness, nervousness, cough, contusions (bleeding under the skin) and injection site reactions. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Weight gain may occur in some cases. Exercise regularly and eat a well-balanced diet to control body weight. If you experience unusual weight gain, consult your doctor.

A healthcare professional administers Presticort-T Injection. Hence, do not self-administer. It is intended for intra-articular use only. Therefore, do not administer this medicine by epidural, intrathecal, intravenous, intraocular, intramuscular, intradermal, or subcutaneous routes.

Yes, Presticort-T Injection is effective when used for the recommended duration and at the dose your physician has suggested.

It varies from person to person and depends on the condition being treated. To treat your condition effectively, keep taking Presticort-T Injection for the prescribed duration.

Presticort-T Injection is safe when used at the dose and duration recommended by your physician. Take it precisely as directed, and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor’s guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.

Presticort-T Injection contains triamcinolone, which belongs to the class of corticosteroids.

Avoid consumption of alcohol while on treatment Presticort-T Injection as it may increase adverse effects.

To avoid potential interactions and minimise side effects, before using this medication, you should inform your doctor about your medical history, including any ongoing medicines.

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