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hylan G-F 20
hylan G-F 20
What is the most important information I should know about hylan G-F 20?
What is the most important information I should know about hylan G-F 20?
You should not receive hylan G-F 20 if you have an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
Call your doctor at once if you have severe pain or swelling around the knee after the injection.
What is hylan G-F 20?
What is hylan G-F 20?
Hylan G-F 20 is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.
Hylan G-F 20 is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.
Hylan G-F 20 is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without successful treatment of symptoms.
Hylan G-F 20 may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving hylan G-F 20?
What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving hylan G-F 20?
You should not receive hylan G-F 20 if you are allergic to it, or if you have an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
To make sure hylan G-F 20 is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
- blood clots or circulation problems in your legs; or
- an allergy to birds, feathers, or egg products.
It is not known whether hylan G-F 20 will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is not known whether hylan G-F 20 passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
Hylan G-F 20 is generally not used in anyone younger than 21 years old.
How is hylan G-F 20 given?
How is hylan G-F 20 given?
Hylan G-F 20 is injected directly into your knee joint. A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
The Synvisc brand of hylan G-F 20 is usually given once every week until you have received 3 injections. The Synvisc-One brand of this medicine is given only once. Your doctor will determine how many injections you should receive.
To prevent pain and swelling, your doctor may recommend resting your knee or applying ice for a short time after your injection.
What happens if I miss a dose?
What happens if I miss a dose?
Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your hylan G-F 20 injection.
What happens if I overdose?
What happens if I overdose?
Since this medicine is given by a healthcare professional in a medical setting, an overdose is unlikely to occur.
What should I avoid after receiving hylan G-F 20?
What should I avoid after receiving hylan G-F 20?
For at least 48 hours after your injection, avoid jogging, strenuous activity, or high-impact sports such as soccer or tennis. Also avoid weight-bearing activity or standing for longer than 1 hour at a time. Ask your doctor how long to wait before you resume these activities.
What are the possible side effects of hylan G-F 20?
What are the possible side effects of hylan G-F 20?
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have severe pain or swelling around the knee after the injection.
Common side effects may include:
- warmth, redness, pain, stiffness, swelling, or puffiness where the medicine was injected;
- muscle pain, trouble walking;
- fever, chills, nausea;
- prickly feeling in your skin;
- headache, dizziness; or
- itching or skin irritation around the knee.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect hylan G-F 20?
What other drugs will affect hylan G-F 20?
Other drugs may interact with hylan G-F 20, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell each of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medicine you start or stop using.
Where can I get more information?
Where can I get more information?
Your doctor can provide more information about hylan G-F 20.
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