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Kenalog vs. Zilretta

Triamcinolone injection (Kenalog) is a steroid injection that helps reduce inflammation in adults and children. The medication is used to treat many conditions, including allergies, skin conditions, multiple sclerosis, arthritis, and gout attacks. It's typically given as a shot into the muscle (intramuscular) or directly into the affected joint (intra-articular). Side effects are similar to other steroid medications and can include trouble sleeping, mood changes, and injection side reactions.

This medication is used for many different conditions. Generally, it's used for autoimmune problems, conditions related to swelling, or cancer. Some examples include:

• Allergies or allergic reactions
• Skin conditions
• Conditions affecting certain hormones (e.g., low adrenal hormones)
• Gut conditions (e.g., ulcerative colitis)
• Conditions related to blood cells
• Certain cancers (e.g., leukemia)
• Nervous system conditions (e.g., multiple sclerosis)
• Eye conditions
• Kidney conditions
• Lung conditions
• Joint conditions (e.g., rheumatoid arthritis)
• Lupus

• Injection site reactions
• Swelling
• High blood pressure
• High blood sugar
• Muscle weakness
• Stomach pain
• Trouble sleeping
• Changes in your mood
• Headache
• Acne
• Weight gain

• Serious nervous system problems
• Severe allergic reactions
• Heart and kidney problems
• Hormone effects
• Greater risk of infections
• Eye problems
• Stomach problems
• Bone problems
• Changes in mood and behavior
• Cancer

Zilretta (triamcinolone) is a steroid injection used to treat knee pain from osteoarthritis in adults. It works by reducing inflammation in the joint, helping to relieve pain and stiffness. The typical dose is 32 mg injected directly into the knee (intra-articular) by a healthcare professional. Some potential side effects include joint swelling, cough, and bruising where the medication is injected.

• Pain from osteoarthritis of the knee

• Joint swelling (3%)
• Bruising at the injection site (2%)
• Sinus infection (2%)
• Cough (2%)

• Serious nervous system problems
• Severe allergic reactions
• Greater risk of infections
• Hormone effects
• Heart and kidney problems
• Eye problems
• Stomach problems
• Bone problems
• Changes in mood and behavior