What is Pro-C-Dure 5: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Pro-C-Dure 5 overview

BRAND NAMES:

  • Active Injection Kit KL-3, Active Injection Kit KM, Aristospan, Arze-Ject-A, BT Injection Kit, Bupivilog Kit, DermacinRx Cinlone-I CPI, Interarticular Joint Kit, JTT Physicians Kit, Kenalog-10, Kenalog-40, Lidolog Kit, LT Injection Kit, MLK F1 Kit, MLK F2 Kit, Kenalog-40, Triesence, Pro-C-Dure 6 Kit, LT Injection Kit, MLK F3 Kit, Kenalog-80, Kenalog-10, Triamcinolone Acetonide Novaplus, MLK F2 Kit, Triesence, Pro-C-Dure 5 Kit, Lidolog Kit, Kenalog-40, PremierPro Rx Triamcinolone Acetonide, MLK F1 Kit

Generic Names:

  • Pro-C-Dure 5

Uses:

  • Treats diseases and conditions related to inflammation (swelling). Also relieves knee pain caused by osteoarthritis and reduces swelling in the joints. This medicine is a corticosteroid., Treats many diseases and conditions, especially problems related to inflammation. May reduce inflammation in joints. This medicine is a corticosteroid.

Therapeutic Classes:

  • Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Immune Suppressant, Immune Suppressant, Endocrine-Metabolic Agent

Forms:

  • Injectable, Injectable

How it’s taken:

  • By injection, By injection

What is Pro-C-Dure 5 used for?

What form(s) does Pro-C-Dure 5 come in

  • Injectable

  • Injectable

What are common Pro-C-Dure 5 doses?

  • Box 1 Kit

Common Pro-C-Dure 5 prescriptions

  • Pro-C-Dure 5
    1 kit box

How to take Pro-C-Dure 5

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, a joint, or a spot on your skin called a lesion.

  • Oral routeCarefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, a joint, or a spot on your skin called a lesion.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, a joint, or a spot on your skin called a lesion.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

  • Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet while you are receiving this medicine.

  • Carefully follow your doctor's instructions about any special diet while you are receiving this medicine.

  • Missed dose: Injection routeCall your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

  • Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles, a joint, or a spot on your skin called a lesion.

  • Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

  • Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.

What to do if you miss a dose of Pro-C-Dure 5

  • You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Pro-C-Dure 5 contraindications

  • You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone. You should not receive this medicine if you have fungal infections or a condition called idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura. This medicine should not be given to premature babies.

  • This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to triamcinolone, or if you have a fungal infection or idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura.

Pro-C-Dure 5 warnings

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. This medicine contains benzyl alcohol, which can be harmful to infants and unborn babies.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • This medicine may cause the following problems: Brain, spine, and nerve problems, when given using other routes (including an epidural or through a needle into the spine)Joint infection and damageIncreased risk of infectionsAdrenal gland problemsHigh blood pressureIncreased eye pressureStomach and bowel perforation (tear or hole)Changes in bone density, which may lead to osteoporosisChanges in mood or behavior

  • Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, heart failure, heart rhythm problems, a recent heart attack, high blood pressure, eye or vision problems (including cataracts, glaucoma), myasthenia gravis, joint problems, any type of infection (including tuberculosis, herpes infection in the eye, parasite or worm infection), thyroid problems, stomach or bowel problems (including diverticulitis, ulcers), osteoporosis, or a history of mental problems. Tell your doctor if you have been exposed to chicken pox or measles.

  • Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

  • Stopping of heart, no blood pressure or pulse, or unconsciousness.

  • Slowed growth in children.

  • Shortness of breath, cold sweat, or bluish-colored skin.

  • Severe headache or pain behind your eyes.

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • This medicine contains benzyl alcohol that may cause problems (such as low blood pressure and metabolic acidosis) when given too much especially to newborn babies.

  • Let your doctor know if you have any events causing unusual stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose of this medicine may need to be changed.

  • It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving triamcinolone. Avoid crowded places or being near people who are sick. If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.

  • Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and for patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

  • This medicine may cause a serious type of allergic reaction called anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis can be life-threatening and requires immediate medical attention. You will be observed for signs and symptoms of anaphylaxis after you receive this medicine. Tell your doctor right away about any unusual effects you may have.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have heart disease, congestive heart failure, high blood pressure, or a recent heart attack. Tell your doctor if you have certain infections (such as amoebiasis or candidiasis), viral infections, cerebral malaria, or threadworm infestation.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, tuberculosis, stomach or bowel problems, cataracts, glaucoma, or herpes simplex infection in your eyes. Tell your doctor if you have a mental condition, bone problems (such as osteoporosis), myasthenia gravis, or a thyroid disorder.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have recently spent time in a tropical climate.

Pro-C-Dure 5 interactions

  • Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

  • Do not stop using this medicine suddenly. Your doctor will need to slowly decrease your dose before you stop it completely.

  • Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

  • This medicine contains benzyl alcohol that may cause problems (such as low blood pressure and metabolic acidosis) when given too much especially to newborn babies.

  • It may be easier for you to get an infection while you are receiving triamcinolone. Avoid crowded places or being near people who are sick. If you are exposed to chicken pox or measles, tell your doctor right away.

  • Let your doctor know if you have any events causing unusual stress or anxiety in your life. Your dose of this medicine may need to be changed.

  • Using too much of this medicine or using it for a long time may increase your risk of having adrenal gland problems. The risk is greater for children and for patients who use large amounts for a long time. Talk to your doctor if you have more than one of these symptoms while you are using this medicine: blurred vision; dizziness or fainting; a fast, pounding, or uneven heartbeat; increased thirst or urination; irritability; or unusual tiredness or weakness.

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using medicine to treat an infection (such as amphotericin B, clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin, Biaxin®, Ery-tab®, or Zithromax®), a diuretic or "water pill" (such as furosemide, hydrochlorothiazide [HCTZ], or Lasix®), or diabetes medicine (such as insulin, glyburide, metformin, Actos®, Avandia®, Glucotrol®,or Glucovance®).

  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are using aminoglutethimide (Cytadren®), cholestyramine (Questran®), cyclosporine (Gengraf®, Neoral®, Sandimmune®), digoxin (Lanoxin®), isoniazid (Nydrazid®), ketoconazole (Nizoral®), pancuronium (Pavulon®), phenobarbital (Luminal®), phenytoin (Dilantin®), or rifampin (Rifadin®). Tell your doctor if you are using birth control pills, pain or arthritis medicine called NSAIDs (such as aspirin, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen, Advil®, Aleve®, Celebrex®, Ecotrin®, Motrin®, or Voltaren®), or a blood thinner (such as warfarin, Coumadin®).

  • There are many other drugs that can interact with triamcinolone. Make sure your doctor knows about all other medicines you are using.

  • This medicine may interfere with vaccines. Ask your doctor before you get a flu shot or any other vaccines.

  • Some medicines can affect how triamcinolone works. Tell your doctor if you are using any of the following:Aminoglutethimide, amphotericin B, carbamazepine, cholestyramine, cyclosporine, digitalis, isoniazid, ketoconazole, phenobarbital, phenytoin, rifampinBirth control pills (including estrogen)Blood thinner medicine (including warfarin)Diabetes medicineDiuretic (water pill)Medicine to treat infection (including clarithromycin, erythromycin, troleandomycin)NSAID pain or arthritis medicine (including aspirin, celecoxib, diclofenac, ibuprofen, naproxen)

Pro-C-Dure 5 side effects

Serious Side Effects

  • Severe headache or pain behind your eyes.

  • Stopping of heart, no blood pressure or pulse, or unconsciousness.

  • Dry mouth, increased thirst, muscle cramps, nausea, or vomiting.

  • Chest pain or discomfort.

  • Change in how much or how often you urinate.

  • Bloody or black, tarry stools.

  • Blurred vision or changes in vision.

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat.

  • Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, and body aches.

  • Muscle weakness or cramps, or sudden joint pain.

  • Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body.

  • Shortness of breath, cold sweat, or bluish-colored skin.

  • Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet.

  • Unusual bleeding, bruising, or weakness.

  • Slowed growth in children.

  • Vomiting of blood or material that looks like coffee grounds.

  • Seizures.

  • Restlessness, confusion, agitation, unusual mood or behavior

  • Sudden and severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting

  • Muscle or joint pain, stiffness, or swelling

  • Dizziness, headache, slow or fast heartbeat

  • Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking

  • Fever, chills, sore throat, cough, body aches

  • Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

  • Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing

  • Inability to move your legs or arms, paralysis of the upper or lower half of the body

Less Serious Side Effects

  • Pain, itching, burning, or swelling where the shot is given

  • Feeling sad or depressed.

  • Mood swings, unusual thoughts or behavior.

  • Thinning skin, changes in skin color, and increased hair growth.

  • Restlessness, anxiety, or increased appetite.

  • Blemishes on the skin or pimples.

  • Gaining weight around your neck, upper back, breast, face, or waist.

  • Changes in your menstrual periods.

  • Diarrhea.

  • Mild skin rash.

  • Swelling of abdominal or stomach area, full or bloated feeling, or pressure in the stomach.

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