Aristocort Forte and Lupron

• 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: leuprolide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Eligard, Lupron Depot, Lupron Depot-Ped, Lupron, Lupron Depot-Gyn, Viadur

Lupron (leuprolide) overstimulates the body's own production of certain hormones, which causes that production to shut down temporarily. Leuprolide reduces the amount of testosterone in men or estrogen in women.

Lupron is used in men to treat the symptoms of prostate cancer. Leuprolide only treats the symptoms of prostate cancer and does not treat the cancer itself.

Lupron Depot is used in women to treat symptoms of endometriosis (overgrowth of uterine lining outside of the uterus) or uterine fibroids.

Lupron Depot-Ped is used to treat precocious (early-onset) puberty in both male and female children.

Lupron may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.