aristospan
Aristospan (Triamcinolone Hexacetonide) is a corticosteroid used to treat Adrenal Insufficiency, Hemolytic Anemia, Berylliosis, Bronchial Spasm.
Triamcinolone Hexacetonide · by Ethypharm
⚠ FDA reports a current shortage of the injection form (available) — see drug shortages →Key facts
- Active ingredient
- Triamcinolone Hexacetonide
- Drug class
- Corticosteroid
- Form
- Injectable
- Strength
- Triamcinolone Hexacetonide 20MG/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons** · Triamcinolone Hexacetonide 5MG/ML **Federal Register Determination That Product was not Discontinued or Withdrawn for Safety or Effectiveness reasons**
- Type
- Prescription (Rx)
- Brand or generic
- Brand-name
- May treat
- adrenal insufficiency, hemolytic anemia, berylliosis
- Manufacturer
- Ethypharm
- FDA application
- NDA016466
- Availability
- Discontinued (per FDA)
Drug class
How this class works, per Corticosteroids - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf.
May treat (source: NIH RxClass)
- adrenal insufficiency
- hemolytic anemia
- berylliosis
- bronchial spasm
- ulcerative colitis
- dermatitis herpetiformis
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Dosage forms
Injectable
The forms currently marketed in the U.S., per the FDA National Drug Code Directory.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does Aristospan treat?
- Aristospan (Triamcinolone Hexacetonide) may be used to treat adrenal insufficiency, hemolytic anemia, berylliosis, bronchial spasm, ulcerative colitis, dermatitis herpetiformis, based on NIH RxClass drug-classification data (conditions a drug may treat — not a verbatim copy of the FDA-approved label). This is general reference, not medical advice.
- How does Aristospan work?
- Aristospan is a corticosteroid. Corticosteroids mimic the body's natural stress hormone cortisol: they enter cells and bind a glucocorticoid receptor that switches off genes for inflammatory chemicals, calming swelling, redness, and an overactive immune response.
- Is there a coupon or discount for Aristospan?
- pharmaranks is an independent ratings site, not a pharmacy — we don't issue coupons or sell Aristospan. To pay less, ask your prescriber or pharmacist whether a generic equivalent exists, check the manufacturer's copay/savings card and patient-assistance program, and compare a pharmacy discount card against your insurance copay. Prices vary by pharmacy, insurance, and location, so always confirm at the counter. This is general reference, not medical or financial advice.
- Who makes Aristospan?
- Aristospan is marketed by Ethypharm. You can see Ethypharm's full profile, rating, and other products on pharmaranks.
- Is Aristospan a brand-name or generic drug?
- Aristospan is a brand-name product with the active ingredient Triamcinolone Hexacetonide.
- Is Aristospan available over the counter?
- No. Aristospan is a prescription (Rx) medication in the US — you need a prescription from a licensed clinician (in person or via telehealth); it isn't sold over the counter. For some conditions there are OTC alternatives — ask your pharmacist.
- What forms does Aristospan come in?
- Aristospan is currently marketed as injectable, per the FDA's National Drug Code Directory.
- What class of drug is Aristospan?
- Aristospan is classified as corticosteroid, per the FDA's Established Pharmacologic Class.
- Is Aristospan FDA-registered?
- Aristospan is on record with the U.S. FDA under application number NDA016466. You can verify this on its official FDA label.
Information is sourced from public FDA regulatory data. Provided for general reference only — not medical advice. Always consult a licensed professional and the current prescribing information.
What people report to the FDA about TRIAMCINOLONE HEXACETONIDE
The FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (FAERS) collects reports from patients and clinicians. It holds 250 reports naming TRIAMCINOLONE HEXACETONIDE — the active ingredient in Aristospan, and the FDA flagged 98% of those reports as serious. The effects reported most often — leaving out reports about overdose, misuse or the condition being treated, which dominate the raw list for common medicines:
- nausea148 reports
- drug intolerance145 reports
- adrenal insufficiency142 reports
- c-reactive protein increased139 reports
- dizziness139 reports
- juvenile idiopathic arthritis139 reports
- obesity139 reports
- septic shock139 reports
Read these as a signal, not a rate. A report does not mean TRIAMCINOLONE HEXACETONIDE caused the effect — anyone can file one, and many describe people taking several medicines for several conditions. Crucially there is no denominator: FAERS does not record how many people took the drug, so these counts cannot be turned into “X% of patients” — a bigger number often just means a more widely used or more talked-about drug. Duplicates exist, and publicity drives reporting. For what is actually established, read the FDA label.
Source: openFDA drug/event (FAERS), retrieved September 26, 2026.
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