Weigh Benefits and Risks of Intra-Articular Injections for Osteoarthritis

April 2019

Patients with osteoarthritis may ask you about intra-articular injections...due to ongoing concerns with NSAIDs and opioids.

Corticosteroids usually improve pain within a day or two. But duration of effect varies, with benefits often waning in a month or so.

Recommend a depot form...which stays mostly at the injection site. For example, suggest generic triamcinolone acetonide...it's about $8/dose.

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Table of Contents

Measles Address Measles Vaccine Concerns and Promote Immunization
Migraine Feel Comfortable Recommending Triptans for Kids With Migraines
Edema Evaluate Whether Peripheral Edema Is Due to Meds
Oral Health Navigate Magic Mouthwash Formulas
Hyperkalemia Don't Jump to Potassium Binders When ACEIs or ARBs Cause Hyperkalemia
Ulcerative Colitis Demystify Treatments for Ulcerative Colitis
COPD Expect a Limited Role for the New COPD Drug, Yupelri
Anxiety Explain Buspirone's Role in Managing Anxiety
Osteoarthritis Weigh Benefits and Risks of Intra-Articular Injections for Osteoarthritis
Veterinary Medicine Follow Safeguards When Dispensing Controlled Substances for Pets
OTC Products Guide Patients Through Miralax and Other Rx-to-OTC Switches