Is it necessary to get a Tricort 80mg injection followed by Etoshine and Saaz DS to treat hip swelling and inflammation caused by a chronic arthritis condition like ankylosing spondylitis, or can the injection be safely avoided? | Apollo Pharmacy

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Is it necessary to get a Tricort 80mg injection followed by Etoshine and Saaz DS to treat hip swelling and inflammation caused by a chronic arthritis condition like ankylosing spondylitis, or can the injection be safely avoided?

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Is it necessary to get a Tricort 80mg injection followed by Etoshine and Saaz DS to treat hip swelling and inflammation caused by a chronic arthritis condition like ankylosing spondylitis, or can the injection be safely avoided?

Asked by Male, 25 · 1 month ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

1 month ago

The Tricort (triamcinolone) injection is highly effective for rapidly calming intense hip swelling, but it is not always strictly mandatory. If your pain is manageable, you can discuss with your doctor whether it is safe to skip the injection and rely on your oral medications: Etoshine (etoricoxib) for daily inflammation and Saaz DS (sulfasalazine) to control the arthritis over time. However, if the pain is severe, the injection safely provides quick, targeted relief to protect the joint. Please share your preferences with your rheumatologist to find the best approach for you.

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