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Treats knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
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Hylan G-f 20
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Uses
Treats knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Injectable.
A nurse or other trained health professional will give you this medicine.
- This medicine is put into your knee joint through a needle that goes into the skin of your knee.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing.
Chest pain, fast heartbeat.
New numbness or tingling.
Knee pain, swelling, redness, warmth, or extra fluid around your knee.
Swelling in your arms or legs.
Unusual bleeding or bruising.
Wheezing, trouble swallowing, skin rash, sleepiness, dizziness, flushing (warmth and redness of the skin of your upper body), fever, or chills (shaking).
Precautions
- You should not receive this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to hylans, or to hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate) products.
- You should not receive this medicine if you have an infection in your knee joint.
- You should not receive this medicine if you have an infection or disease of the skin in the area to be treated.
Missed Dose
- This medicine needs to be given on a fixed schedule.
- Keep all appointments.
- If you miss a dose, call your doctor for instructions.
Drug Interactions
- Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant, breast feeding, or if you have had an allergic reaction to bird products such as poultry, eggs, or feathers.
- Tell your doctor if you have poor circulation in your legs, or if you have a recent history of too much fluid in your knee.
After you receive this medicine, you may need to avoid certain activities for a short time.
- Activities to avoid include jogging, most sports, heavy lifting, or standing for a long time.
- Talk to your doctor for more information about activities to avoid, and how long to avoid them.
It may take several weeks for this medicine to have its full effect.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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