{"id":16331,"date":"2021-12-06T10:09:38","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T10:09:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=16331"},"modified":"2021-12-09T07:09:37","modified_gmt":"2021-12-09T07:09:37","slug":"lederspan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/lederspan\/","title":{"rendered":"Lederspan &#8211; Triamcinolone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>20 mg \/ ml\u00a0injection,\u00a0suspension<br>triamcinolone<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Lederspan is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lederspan contains the active substance <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/triesence\/\">triamcinolone acetonide<\/a>, which is an artificial adrenal cortex hormone (a&nbsp;glucocorticoid&nbsp;) that suppresses the immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joint span is given in or around joints as a treatment for\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0(\u00a0rheumatoid arthritis\u00a0), joint inflammation (\u00a0arthritis\u00a0), and\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the elbow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before using Lederspan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Leadership Span<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to triamcinolone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>in certain&nbsp;infections&nbsp;(eg&nbsp;tuberculosis&nbsp;or&nbsp;gonorrhea&nbsp;).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to a doctor, pharmacist, or nurse before using Lederspan:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have an&nbsp;infection&nbsp;.&nbsp;Leadership should not be given without concomitant treatment of&nbsp;infection&nbsp;one.<\/li><li>If you have recently been vaccinated.&nbsp;Lead scans in high&nbsp;doses&nbsp;could affect the effect of certain vaccines.<\/li><li>If you have severe heart or kidney failure<\/li><li>If you have high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;.<\/li><li>If you have or have had, or think you may be at risk for&nbsp;osteoporosis&nbsp;(osteoporosis).<\/li><li>If you have&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>If you suffer from depression or if you have had such problems in the past.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Contact a doctor if you experience blurred vision or other visual disturbances in connection with treatment with Lederspan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Menstrual disorders, as well as vaginal bleeding in women who have passed menopause, may occur in connection with treatment with Lederspan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Children and young people<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership span should not be given to infants and should be given with caution to children up to 3 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Lederspan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lead disorders can affect or be affected by certain drugs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Anticholinergics, such as atropine.<\/li><li>Medicines for&nbsp;diabetes&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Medicines for high&nbsp;blood pressure&nbsp;.<\/li><li>Amphotericin B against fungal infections, and other drugs that can lower potassium levels in the blood.<\/li><li>Cardiac glycosides (&nbsp;digitalis&nbsp;).<\/li><li>Some types of vaccines.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>During concomitant treatment with certain drugs, the\u00a0dose of\u00a0one of Lederspan may need to be adjusted:\u00a0barbiturates\u00a0(anesthetics, antispasmodics),\u00a0phenytoin,\u00a0and carbamazepine (for\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0), rifampicin (for\u00a0tuberculosis\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some medicines may increase the effects of Lederspan and your doctor may want to monitor you closely if you are taking these medicines (eg some medicines for HIV: ritonavir, cobicistat).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership should only be used in connection with a pregnancy if the benefit to the mother outweighs the risks to the fetus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lederspan passes into breast milk, but the risk of affecting the baby is unlikely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Fertility: The treatment can lead to menstrual disorders and missed periods in women.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving and using machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Leadership teams are not considered to affect your ability to drive or use machines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires sharpened attention.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ledspan contains benzyl alcohol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lederspan contains 9 mg of benzyl alcohol per ml.&nbsp;Benzyl alcohol can cause allergic reactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Benzyl alcohol is associated with the risk of serious&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;such as difficulty breathing in young children.&nbsp;Do not give this medicine to newborns (up to 4 weeks of age) unless your doctor tells you to.&nbsp;Do not use this medicine for more than 1 week in newborns (younger than 3 years) unless your doctor or pharmacist has recommended it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, have impaired liver function or kidney function, consult your doctor or pharmacist before using this medicine.\u00a0Large amounts of benzyl alcohol can be stored in the body and cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0(metabolic\u00a0acidosis\u00a0).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Conductor contains sorbitol<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains 450 mg sorbitol per ml.\u00a0Sorbitol is a source of fructose.\u00a0If you (or your child) do not tolerate certain sugars, or if you (or your child) have been diagnosed with\u00a0hereditary\u00a0fructose intolerance, a rare, inherited disease that\u00a0prevents fructose\u00a0from being broken down, consult a doctor before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Lederspan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>You will receive this medicine as an&nbsp;injection&nbsp;by a doctor or nurse.&nbsp;Your doctor will decide the appropriate&nbsp;dose&nbsp;for you, and how and when to&nbsp;inject&nbsp;one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treated joint pain can be prevented or relieved by being in silence for up to 12 hours after\u00a0injection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stop taking Lederspan and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (&nbsp;angioedema&nbsp;):<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling of the face, tongue, or throat;\u00a0difficulty swallowing;\u00a0hives,\u00a0and difficulty breathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Swelling, pain, and feeling of heat in the treated joint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allergic reactions,&nbsp;hypersensitivity reactions&nbsp;with&nbsp;bronchospasm&nbsp;(contraction of the muscles in the trachea).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Impaired adrenal function, symptoms similar to Cushing&#8217;s disease, altered egg white balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Growth inhibition in children, activation of dormant\u00a0diabetes, increased susceptibility to infection, activation of dormant\u00a0infection, for example,\u00a0tuberculosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Facial redness affects skin and\u00a0tissue\u00a0at the injection site.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Joint instability with repeated\u00a0injections.\u00a0Dizziness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Rare (may affect up to 1 in 1,000 people):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Edema\u00a0(accumulation of fluid in\u00a0tissue\u00a0),\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0(blood clot), high\u00a0blood pressure.\u00a0Gastric ulcer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Skin and pigment changes, skin inflammation,\u00a0hives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes in the body&#8217;s balance of\u00a0hormones,\u00a0potassium,\u00a0sodium,\u00a0and\u00a0calcium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Osteoporosis&nbsp;(osteoporosis), muscle wasting, bone tissue death, muscle strain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headache.&nbsp;Green or gray cataracts.&nbsp;Impaired wound healing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Menstrual disorders missed periods and bleeding in women who have passed menopause.\u00a0Tamsyn.\u00a0Elevated blood sugar.\u00a0Sleep disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Lederspan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not store above 25 \u00b0 C.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the label after EXP.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the pack and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/trica\/\">triamcinolone hexacetonide<\/a>.<\/li><li>The other ingredients are polysorbate 80, sorbitol 450 mg, benzyl alcohol 9 mg and water for injections.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What the medicine looks like and contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Clear glass vials with gray rubber stopper sealed with aluminum flip-off seal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1&#215;1 ml, 12&#215;1 ml, 50&#215;1 ml.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Meda AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Box 906<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>170 09 Solna<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Lederspan contains the active substance triamcinolone acetonide, which is an artificial adrenal cortex hormone (a glucocorticoid ) that suppresses the immune 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