Pimozide and Zilretta injection

• Generic Name: pimozide
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Orap

Pimozide works by changing the actions of chemicals in the brain.

Pimozide is used in people with Tourette's syndrome. Pimozide suppresses the physical (motor) and vocal (phonic) symptoms of tics when these symptoms interfere with daily life function.

Pimozide is not for use in treating motor tics that are not caused by Tourette's syndrome.

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

• Generic Name: triamcinolone
• Dosage Forms: extended-release injectable suspension kit
• Other Brand Names: Kenalog-40, Zilretta, Aristocort, Azmacort

Zilretta is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation.

Zilretta is used to treat many different types of inflammatory conditions, including severe allergic reactions, skin disorders, severe colitis, inflammation of the joints or tendons, blood cell disorders, inflammatory eye disorders, lung disorders, and problems caused by low adrenal gland hormones.

Zilretta is also used to treat certain skin disorders caused by autoimmune conditions such as lupus, psoriasis, lichen planus, and others.

Different brands of triamcinolone injection have different uses.

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