Drug interactions
Mesalamine + Triamcinolone acetonide injectable
Severity: Minor
Mesalamine and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable: minor interaction.
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Summary
Corticosteroids have been proposed to increase renal clearance of salicylates, possibly lowering mesalamine systemic levels slightly. Because mesalamine works locally, any clinical effect is expected to be negligible.
What this interaction means in plain words
Mesalamine and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised.
Why it happens
Possible increased renal clearance of salicylate; mechanism not firmly established.
What to do
No action is generally required. Reassess disease control if mesalamine response worsens.
What to ask your pharmacist
- Is there anything I should notice while taking both?
- Do I need to tell my doctor at the next visit?
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Frequently asked questions
Can I take Mesalamine with Triamcinolone acetonide injectable?
MediHelp rates the interaction as minor. Mesalamine and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable have a small, usually unimportant interaction. Most people can take both; the pharmacist may still mention it so that any unexpected effect is recognised. Corticosteroids have been proposed to increase renal clearance of salicylates, possibly lowering mesalamine systemic levels slightly. Because mesalamine works locally, any clinical effect is expected to be negligible.
How serious is the interaction between Mesalamine and Triamcinolone acetonide injectable?
MediHelp rates it minor, on a four-level scale (minor, moderate, major, contraindicated) based on published labels and references. What to do, in brief: No action is generally required. Reassess disease control if mesalamine response worsens.
What other medicines interact with Mesalamine?
MediHelp also lists interactions of Mesalamine with, for example, Measles mumps rubella and varicella vaccine live, Varicella virus vaccine live, Aceclofenac. The full list is on the Mesalamine page.
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