Why is Triamcinolone acetonide prescribed?
Azmacort and Nasacort are metered-dose inhalers containing the anti-inflammatory steroid medication, triamcinolone acetonide; Nasacort AQ is a metered-dose pump spray. Azmacort is used as long-term therapy to control bronchial asthma attacks. Nasacort and Nasacort AQ are prescribed to relieve the symptoms of hay fever and other nasal allergies in adults and children 6 years and older. Nasacort is also used in the treatment of nasal polyps (projecting masses of tissue in the nose).