Generic name:hyaluronate sodium (injection route) [ hye-al-ure-ON-ate-SOE-dee-um ]
Drug class:Viscosupplementation agents
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 6, 2022.
Commonly used brand name(s)
In the U.S.
- Euflexxa
- Gel-One
- Hyalgan
- Hyalgan L/L
- Supartz
- Supartz FX
Available Dosage Forms:
- Gel/Jelly
- Solution
Therapeutic Class: Antirheumatic
Uses for Hyalgan
Hyaluronate is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in joints and that helps joints work properly by acting like a lubricant and shock absorber. This medicine is injected directly into the knee to relieve pain caused by osteoarthritis.
This medicine is to be administered only by or under the immediate supervision of your doctor.
Before using Hyalgan
In deciding to use a medicine, the risks of taking the medicine must be weighed against the good it will do. This is a decision you and your doctor will make. For this medicine, the following should be considered:
Allergies
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to this medicine or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Pediatric
Studies on this medicine have been done only in adult patients, and there is no specific information comparing use of hyaluronate in children with use in other age groups.
Geriatric
Many medicines have not been studied specifically in older people. Therefore, it may not be known whether they work exactly the same way they do in younger adults or if they cause different side effects or problems in older people. There is no specific information comparing use of hyaluronate in the elderly with the use in other age groups.
Breastfeeding
There are no adequate studies in women for determining infant risk when using this medicati...
