The Trigeminal Nerve is the fifth of the Twelve Cranial Nerves. It consists of both afferent and efferent motoric and sensory fibers as well as proprioceptive, sympathetic and parasympathetic fibers that are divided into three main branches: the ophthalmic nerve, the maxillary nerve and the mandibular nerve.
Triamcinolone acetonide ointment is prescribed to treat various skin conditions, such as eczema, psoriasis, and poison ivy. It is a type of steroid and works by reducing inflammation and suppressing an overactive immune system.
Triamcinolone Acetate is a long-acting anti-inflammatory steroid which is used in wet macular degeneration for its action against blood vessel growth and retinal swelling. Two to four milligrams are injected through the white part of the eye directly into the vitreous cavity.