Aristocort Forte and Dupixent

• Generic Name: triamcinolone
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Aristocort, Azmacort, Kenalog-40, Zilretta

Triamcinolone injection is used to treat inflammation (swelling), allergic reactions, certain types of arthritis, gout, skin diseases, and many other medical problems. It is given to patients who are not able to take medicines by the mouth. This medicine is a corticosteroid (cortisone-like medicine or steroid).

This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.

• Generic Name: dupilumab
• Dosage Forms: injection, solution
• Other Brand Names: Dupixent

Dupixent (dupilumab) is used to treat moderate-to-severe eczema (atopic dermatitis) that cannot be controlled with topical medicines (for use on the skin).

Dupixent is also used together with other medications to treat moderate-to-severe asthma that is not controlled with other asthma medicines.

Dupixent is used for asthma or eczema in adults and children at least 12 years old. Do not use this medicine to treat an asthma attack. Use a rescue inhaler.

Dupixent is used only in adults to treat a condition called chronic rhinosinusitis (long-term sinus inflammation) that is associated with nasal polyps.