Hyaluronan
Generic name: hyaluronan [ HYE-al-URE-oh-nan ]
Brand names: Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc
Dosage forms: intra-articular gel (24 mg/3 mL); intra-articular solution (30 mg/2 mL; 88 mg/4 mL)
Drug class:Viscosupplementation agents
What is hyaluronan?
Hyaluronan is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.
Hyaluronan is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Hyaluronan is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.
Hyaluronan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not receive hyaluronan if you have a bleeding disorder, certain allergies, or an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
Before taking this medicine
You should not be treated with hyaluronan if you are allergic to it, 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 hyaluronan will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using hyaluronan.
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.
Hyaluronan is not approved for use by anyone younger than 21 years old.
How is hyaluronan given?
Hyaluronan is injected directly into your knee joint. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
You may be given more than one hyaluronan 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.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since hyaluronan is usually given in a single dose, it does not have a daily dosing schedule.
If you need to receive more than one hyaluronan injection, call your doctor for instructions if you miss your next injection appointment.
What happens if I overdose?
Since hyaluronan is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid after receiving hyaluronan?
For at least 48 hours after your injection: Avoid jogging, strenuous activity, or high-impact sports such as tennis. Also avoid weight-bear...
