Nasacort AQ and Symjepi

• Generic Name: triamcinolone nasal
• Dosage Forms: nasal spray
• Other Brand Names: Nasacort Allergy 24HR, Nasacort AQ, Nasacort, Tri-Nasal, Nasacort HFA

Triamcinolone nasal spray is used to treat an itchy or runny nose, sneezing, or other symptoms caused by seasonal and perennial hay fever (allergic rhinitis).

Triamcinolone is a steroid (cortisone-like medicine). It works by preventing the inflammation that occurs with allergic reactions.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.

• Generic Name: epinephrine
• Dosage Forms: injection
• Other Brand Names: Adrenalin, Auvi-Q, Epinephrinesnap-EMS, EpiPen 2-Pak, EpiPen JR 2-Pak, EPIsnap, Symjepi, Auvi-Q Auto-injector, Primatene Mist Inhaler, Adrenaclick, EpiPen, Twinject, Primatene Mist

Epinephrine is a chemical that narrows blood vessels and opens airways in the lungs. These effects can reverse severe low blood pressure, wheezing, severe skin itching, hives, and other symptoms of an allergic reaction.

Symjepi is used to treat severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis) to insect stings or bites, foods, drugs, and other allergens.

Epinephrine auto-injectors may be kept on hand for self-injection by a person with a history of severe allergic reaction.

Epinephrine is also used to treat exercise-induced anaphylaxis, or to treat low blood pressure that is caused by septic shock.

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