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triamcinolone

Injectable Steroid

Plain-language definition

A long-acting corticosteroid injected around or into the eye to reduce inflammation and macular edema. Also used during vitrectomy to visualize the vitreous.

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Medication terms describe drugs or drug classes that may be used in eye care, neurology, inflammation, infection, or pain treatment.

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