Cynocort is a brand name for the synthetic corticosteroid triamcinolone acetonide. It is available as a 40 mg intramuscular or intra-articular injection. Cynocort can be used to treat allergic conditions like asthma, dermatitis, and rhinitis. It can also provide short-term relief as an adjunct therapy for joint conditions like gout, bursitis, and osteoarthritis. The dosage varies depending on the condition but is typically between 2.5 mg to 60 mg administered intramuscularly or intra-articularly. Cynocort is promoted as a more potent steroid than alternatives with trusted efficacy across multiple indications.

1. Cynocort®
Triamcinolone Acetonide BP
PREVENT FUTURE RELAPSES OF ALLERGIC
INFLAMMATION
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2. PRODUCT PROFILE
Brand name: CYNOCORT
Generic name: Triamcinolone Acetonide
Pharmacologic class: Synthetic corticosteroid
Therapeutic class: Anti-inflammatory (steroidal)
Available Strength: 40 mg IM/IA & Intra-lesional Injection.
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3. CLINICAL INDICATIONS
Intra-muscular
Allergic states: Control of Severe or incapacitating
allergic conditions i.e. asthma, atopic dermatitis,
contact dermatitis, drug hypersensitivity reactions,
perennial or seasonal allergic rhinitis, transfusion
reactions.
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4. CLINICAL INDICATIONS
Intra- articular
Adjunctive therapy for short-term administration (to
tide the patient over an acute episode or exacerbation)
in acute gouty arthritis, acute and subacute bursitis,
acute nonspecific tenosynovitis, epicondylitis,
rheumatoid arthritis, synovitis or osteoarthritis.
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5. The initial dose of Cynocort may vary from 2.5 to 60 mg per day
depending on the specific disease.
Systemic:
Adult and children over 12 years old, the suggested initial dose
is 60 mg, injected deeply into the gluteal muscle. Dosage is
usually adjusted within the range of 40 to 80 mg. Children 6 to
12 years , the suggested initial dose is 40 mg.
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6. Local:
Intra- articular or intra-bursal administration and for injection
into tendon sheaths. A single local injection is frequently
sufficient. Initial dose is 2.5 to 5 mg for smaller joints and
from 5 to 15 mg for larger joints.
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7. Administration:
Systemic:
Injection should be made deeply into gluteal muscle.
Local:
Usual intra-articular injection should be followed.
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8.  More potent steroid.
 More effective than other steroids.
 Trusted efficacy across all indications.
 Convenient and cost-effective.
SELLING POINTS
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9. TARGET DOCTOR
GPs
Medicine Specialist
Chest Specialist
Orthopedics
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10. THANK YOU
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