Triamcinolone acetonide is a more potent type of triamcinolone, being about 8 times as effective as prednisone. Target: Glucocorticoid ReceptorTriamcinolone acetonide is a synthetic corticosteroid used to treat various skin conditions, to relieve the discomfort of mouth sores, and in nasal spray form, to treat allergic rhinitis. It is a more potent derivative of triamcinolone, and is about 8 times as potent as prednisone [1].