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Triamcinolone Acetonide MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Triamcinolone Acetonide
Tree Number(s)
D04.210.500.745.432.915.715
D04.210.500.908.891.927
Unique ID
D014222
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D014222
Scope Note
An esterified form of TRIAMCINOLONE. It is an anti-inflammatory glucocorticoid used topically in the treatment of various skin disorders. Intralesional, intramuscular, and intra-articular injections are also administered under certain conditions.
Entry Term(s)
Azmacort
Cinonide
Kenacort A
Kenalog
Kenalog 40
Tricort-40
Pharm Action
Anti-Inflammatory Agents
Glucocorticoids
Immunosuppressive Agents
Registry Numbers
F446C597KA
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Related Numbers
76-25-5
CAS Type 1 Name
Pregna-1,4-diene-3,20-dione, 9-fluoro-11,21-dihydroxy-16,17-((1-methylethylidene)bis(oxy))-, (11beta,16alpha)-
NLM Classification #
WK 755
Date Introduced
1966/01/01
Last Updated
2016/07/01
Triamcinolone Acetonide Preferred
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