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Hymovis

Hymovis

Manufacturer:

Fidia

Distributor:

Pharmaforte
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Hyaluronic acid
Indications/Uses
Pain in OA of the knee in patients failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy or simple analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Inj into the knee joint & administer as a 2 IA inj regimen. Administer the 2nd inj in a wk after the 1st inj.
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Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to hyaluronate prep or gm +ve bacterial proteins. Infections or skin diseases in the area of inj site or joint.
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Warnings
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Special Precautions
Remove joint effusion before injecting. Transient pain or swelling may occur after IA inj. Avoid strenuous or prolonged physical activities w/in 48 hr following IA inj. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn ≤21 yr.
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Adverse Reactions
Infection; arthralgia; arthrosis; joint (knee) disorder, swelling, effusion, stiffness; pain in limb; tendonitis; paraesthesia; phlebitis; pruritus; inj site erythema, edema, pain & reaction; arthropathy; Baker's cyst; bursitis; localized & aggravated OA; immune response. Rash, headache, dizziness, chills, hives, nausea, muscle cramps, peripheral edema & malaise.
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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
Hymovis inj 24 mg/3 mL
Packing/Price
((single-use)) 1's
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