Orthovisc
Generic name:hyaluronan [ HYE-al-URE-oh-nan ]
Brand names: Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc
Drug class:Viscosupplementation agents
What is Orthovisc?
Orthovisc is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.
Orthovisc is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Orthovisc is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.
Warnings
You should not receive Orthovisc if are allergic to hyaluronate formulations or gram positive bacterial proteins, or have an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
Before receiving this medicine
You should not be treated with Orthovisc if you are allergic to hyaluronan, or if you have:
an allergy to gram positive bacteria proteins (ask your doctor if you are not sure);
a bleeding or blood clotting disorder such as hemophilia; or
an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
It is not known whether Orthovisc will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medicine.
It is not known whether hyaluronan passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Orthovisc is not approved for use by anyone younger than 21 years old.
How is Orthovisc given?
Orthovisc is injected directly into your knee joint. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may be given more than one injection. If so, additional injections are usually given at least 1 week after your first injection.
Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
This medicine should give you relief from pain for several months.
Tell your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Osteoarthritis:
2 mL intraarticularly into the knee once a week for 3 to 4 weeks.
If joint effusion is present, it should be removed before injection. A new syringe should be used for the injection.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since Orthovisc is usually given in a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
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