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Drug profile · INN

triamcinolone hexacetonide

triamcinolone hexacetonide (ARISTOSPAN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved
US status approved
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Drug details — triamcinolone hexacetonide
US status
approved
Class
Route
INJECTION
Patents
0
Programs
1
Data quality
0.84

Quick answer

triamcinolone hexacetonide (ARISTOSPAN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN triamcinolone hexacetonide
Brand ARISTOSPAN
Mechanism Glucocorticoid receptor agonist
Target Glucocorticoid receptor
Route INJECTION
Formulation INJECTABLE

Mechanism of action

Glucocorticoid receptor agonist

Primary target: Glucocorticoid receptor

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. NORD-STAR Approved · George Institute for · Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Frequently asked questions

What is triamcinolone hexacetonide?

triamcinolone hexacetonide (ARISTOSPAN) is a glucocorticoid receptor agonist. Route of administration: injection. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for triamcinolone hexacetonide?

ARISTOSPAN is a marketed brand name for triamcinolone hexacetonide. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of triamcinolone hexacetonide?

triamcinolone hexacetonide has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.