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Hyalgan

Hyalgan

sodium hyaluronate

Manufacturer:

Fidia

Distributor:

Pharmaforte
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Hyaluronic acid Na
Indications/Uses
Treatment or sustained relief of OA pain of the knee.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
IA Adult (including elderly) Inj into the affected joint once a wk for total: 5 inj. May be repeated at ≥6 mthly intervals.
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Overdosage
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to hyaluronic acid or avian proteins. Infections or skin diseases in the area of inj site.
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Special Precautions
Remove joint effusion before inj. Acute joint inflammation. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.
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Adverse Reactions
Sporadically, pain, swelling, heat & redness in the inj site.
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Drug Interactions
Do not administer simultaneously or mixed w/ other IA inj. Can precipitate w/ disinfectants containing quaternary ammon salts.
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Caution For Usage
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M09AX01 - hyaluronic acid ; Belongs to the class of other drugs for disorders of the musculo-skeletal system.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Hyalgan inj 20 mg/2 mL
Packing/Price
(pre-filled syringe) 2 mL x 1's
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