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Triamcinolone acetonide in ocular therapeutics.

Survey of ophthalmology (2007-08-28)
C M Jermak, J T Dellacroce, J Heffez, G A Peyman
ABSTRACT

Triamcinolone acetonide has been effectively used in ocular therapeutics for over 50 years. Its use has increased dramatically in recent years for periocular and intraocular treatment of retinal vasculature disease and uveitis. This comprehensive review discusses the pharmacokinetics of triamcinolone acetonide and summarizes its uses in a number of diseases, both intraocular and extraocular. It discusses side effects and their management. Finally, it discusses the controversy over its use.

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Product Description

USP
Triamcinolone acetonide, United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Reference Standard
Triamcinolone acetonide, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard
Supelco
Triamcinolone acetonide, analytical standard
Triamcinolone acetonide for system suitability, European Pharmacopoeia (EP) Reference Standard