Synvisc One (Hylan) is an injectable lubricant made from a natural substance called hyaluronan. It is used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee, specifically for patients who have failed other therapies. Synvisc One works by lubricating the joint and providing shock support to decrease pain and improve mobility. A single treatment of Synvisc One can provide pain relief for up to six months. You can buy Synvisc One as a 48mg/6mL syringe. Keep Synvisc One stored in its original packaging at room temperature.

Synvisc - One (Hylan)

Synvisc One is administered as an injection in your physician's office. They will numb the injection site with a topical numbing agent. They will also numb the joint with an injectable numbing agent., Click here to watch a video describing a Synvisc knee injection., Synvisc One is administered as a single injection of 6mL into the knee joint.
The active ingredient in Synvisc One is hylan G-F 20. Fact Table Formula C14H21NO11 License US FDA Bioavailability - Legal status US: RX Only Chemical Name Hylan G-F 20 Elimination half-life - Dosage (Strength) 48mg/6ml Pregnancy Consult a doctor Brands Synvisc One Protein binding - PubChem CID 20030435 MedlinePlus - ChEBI 16336 ATC code M09AX01 DrugBank DB08818 KEGG - Routes of administration Subcutaneous
Synvisc One should only be injected by a healthcare practitioner., Avoid Synvisc One if you have a known allergy to hyaluronan., Synvisc One should not be injected into infected skin., Synvisc One is only approved for use in the knee., Discuss the risk of using Synvisc One if you have allergies to birds, feathers, or eggs., Do not use Synvisc if the packaging appears damaged or previously opened., If you are pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, discuss the risks of Synvisc with your physician., Synvisc is not approved for patients under the age of 21.
Synvisc side effects include: Mild to moderate pain at the injection site., Swelling of the injection site., Pain in the joint, Stiffness of the joint, Fluid build-up around the joint, Joint warmth, Swelling Other Considerations You can also buy Synvisc that is administered as three separate injections. Alex Covey studies chemistry and microbiology as an undergraduate before moving on to pharmacy school and completing his Pharm D. His professional focus is on early phase clinical research but also has background experience in inpatient hospital, community pharmacy, and specialty compounding.Read More....

Synvisc - One (Hylan)

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