General Drug Information and Indications

Triamcinolone acetonide injectable for intra-articular, intralesional, or systemic corticosteroid therapy. Triamcinolone acetonide injectable (Vetalog 2 mg/mL or 6 mg/mL suspension). Mechanism: fluorinated glucocorticoid receptor agonist with depot effect from acetonide ester. Potent anti-inflammatory; no mineralocorticoid activity. Intra-articular injection provides prolonged local corticosteroid therapy for equine joint disease. Also intralesional or IM for systemic conditions. Key information Triamcinolone acetonide injectable. See triamcinolone entry. Competition withdrawal required. IA: aseptic technique.

How to Give this Medication

Shake well before each use. before use (suspension). IM: inject deep IM. Intra-articular: strict aseptic technique — clip, prep, dry site; aspirate joint fluid before injecting; inject slowly. Intralesional (sarcoids): inject into and around lesion. Post-injection rest 24–48 hrs (intra-articular). Store at room temperature; protect from light. If a dose is missed This medication is administered by a veterinarian or veterinary staff in a clinical setting. Missed doses are managed by your veterinary team — contact your veterinarian to reschedule.

Side Effects

HPA suppression. Laminitis (horses — especially with repeated use). PU/PD. Immunosuppression. GI ulceration. Post-injection flare (intra-articular: 24–72 hrs of increased joint effusion/pain). Cartilage damage with repeated intra-articular use. Delayed wound healing.

Precautions

For animals See triamcinolone. Intra-articular: aseptic technique; limit frequency. Laminitis risk in horses. Avoid in pregnant animals. Do not use concurrently with other NSAIDs or corticosteroids. For people handling this medication Wear gloves when handling. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Corticosteroid injectable — wear gloves. Keep out of reach of children. Pregnant women and women of childbearing age should avoid contact. Administered by veterinary staff.

Overdose

Contact your veterinarian. Triamcinolone overdose causes prolonged immunosuppression. Signs may be delayed due to long-acting formulation.

Vetalog 3 Ml dosage forms

ProductStrengthFormSizeType
VETALOG 25 ML 6 MG/ML INJECTABLE: TRIAMCINOLONE6 MG/MLInjectable1Commercial
VETALOG 3 ML 6 MG/ML INJ SUSP: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE6 MG/MLInjectable1Commercial
VETALOG 5 ML 6 MG/ML INJ SUSP: TRIAMCINOLONE ACETONIDE6 MG/MLInjectable1Commercial

Sources

This information is provided for educational purposes and is not a substitute for advice from your veterinarian. Source: Merck Veterinary Manual – Corticosteroids in Animals (https://www.merckvetmanual.com/pharmacology/inflammation/corticosteroids-in-animals); Plumb's Veterinary Drug Handbook (Plumb, D.C., app.plumbs.com)