Uses of Zilretta

What are the uses of Zilretta? Zilretta is an extended-release corticosteroid with the main ingredient being triamcinolone acetonide and excipients such as sodium chloride, sodium carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80. Zirletta is used in the treatment of knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Besides the above uses, Zilretta medicine may also be used to treat some other conditions that are not listed above. Therefore, users need to consult a doctor before using the drug to be advised how to use the drug in the most effective way.

Zilretta is prepared in the form of a solution for injection, so the drug is administered intravenously. This is a prescription drug used in the hospital, so the dose will be calculated by the doctor depending on the condition, weight and may change depending on the patient's ability to respond to the drug. Patients should not arbitrarily use, change the dose without the consent of the doctor.

Some of the unwanted effects that can occur when using Zilretta include:
Headache Back pain, sore throat Runny nose Upper respiratory tract infection Infection: pain, swelling and limited movement or damage joints Increased susceptibility to infection and decreased resistance to infection May affect hormone production High blood pressure Sodium retention, potassium loss Intestinal perforation if digestive disorders Weak bones Behavior changes or disorders mood disturbances Increased pressure inside the eyes Severe allergic reaction with signs such as severe dizziness, trouble breathing, swelling of the face, throat and tongue, rash or itching,... When in case In this case, the patient or the patient's family should immediately notify the nearest medical staff for timely treatment. Some notes when using Zilretta include:
Inform your doctor about a history of hypersensitivity, allergy to Zilretta or any other allergies. Zirletta may contain ingredients that don't work and could cause an allergic reaction or other serious problems. List any medications you are taking with your doctor, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, herbs and supplements, foods or preservatives, and dyes. Report any medical history, especially infections, high blood pressure, heart problems, diverticulitis, other digestive disorders, kidney problems, diabetes, glaucoma, and eye problems. behavioral disorders, mood swings,... Do not arbitrarily increase the dose more than the treatment regimen. Using an overdose of Zilretta can cause serious symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, weakness,... Avoid contact with people who are sick with measles, chickenpox,... Inform immediately Tell your doctor if you develop signs of infection such as fever, increased pain with swelling of the injected knee, limited joint movement, or general discomfort.

Drug interactions can decrease the effectiveness of Zilretta or increase the effect of unwanted effects. Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of treatment with Zirletta. Also, in some other cases, two different drugs can be used together even if they do interact. In these cases the doctor needs to change the dosage or take other precautions. Therefore, patients need to inform about the drugs and supplements you are taking so that the doctor can better understand the drugs you are taking.

Store Zirletta at medical facilities with the following conditions:
Room temperature Do not leave the medicine in places with direct sunlight or humid places. Do not store Zilretta in a humid place or in the freezer Each different medicine will have different storage methods, so read the packaging instructions carefully for Zilretta, or ask your pharmacist. After seeing that the medicine has been used up or has been damaged and cannot be used anymore, it should be disposed of according to the correct procedure. Do not arbitrarily dispose of Zilretta into an environment such as a plumbing or toilet unless requested to do so. Consult with your environmental waste company or pharmacist on how to safely dispose of Zilretta to help protect the environment.
In summary, Zirletta is an extended-release corticosteroid indicated in the treatment of knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. However, Zirletta can cause some unwanted effects and drug interactions, so tell your doctor what medicines you are taking to reduce the risk of unwanted effects and at the same time increase the risk of side effects. effective for treatment.

References: clinicaltrials.gov, drugs.com