Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml Uses, Dosage, Side Effects and more

2.25 mL glass syringe containing one 2 mL (16 mg) dose of hylan G-F 20. The contents of the syringe are sterile and nonpyrogenic.Hylan G-F is an elastoviscous high molecular weight fluid containing hylan A and hylan B polymers produced from chicken combs. Hylans are derivatives of hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate). Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml is unique in that the hyaluronan is chemically crosslinked. Hyaluronan is a long-chain polymer containing repeating disaccharide units of Na-glucuronate-N-acetylglucosamine.Hylan G-F is a gel-like mixture that comes in a syringe containing 6 mL (1 ½ teaspoon) and is injected into your knee. It is made up of hylan A fluid, hylan B gel, and salt water. Hylan A and hylan B are made from a substance called hyaluronan (pronounced hy-al-u-ROE-nan), also known as sodium hyaluronate that comes from chicken combs. Hyaluronan is a natural substance found in the body and is present in very high amounts in joints. The body’s own hyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a shock absorber in the joint and is needed for the joint to work properly.Joints contain a fluid, called synovial fluid, which acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. Patients with osteoarthritis have synovial fluid that is thinner than normal, and, therefore, it is less effective as a lubricant and shock-absorber. Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml is an elastic fluid that is made from a substance called hyaluronan, that is found in normal joint fluid. Hyaluronan is the key substance in joint fluid that provides the shock-absorbing quality to the fluid, and it is essential for the proper functioning of joints. When Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml is injected into the knee of a patient with osteoarthritis, the drug helps to restore the shock-absorbing effect of the fluid within the knee. This can reduce pain, resulting in a more active lifestyle.

Trade Name Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml
Generic Hylan G-F 20
Weight 48 mg/10 ml
Type Intra-articular Injection
Therapeutic Class Drugs for Osteoarthritis
Manufacturer Synovia Pharma PLC.
Available Country Bangladesh
Last Updated: January 7, 2025 at 1:49 am

Uses

Hylan G-F is used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative nonpharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics, e.g., acetaminophen.
Pediatrics: The safety and effectiveness of Hylan G-F have not been established in pediatric patients. Pediatric patients are defined as patients ≤ 21 years of age.

Dosage

Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml dosage

Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml is administered by intra-articular injection once a week (one week apart) for a total of three injections. Strict aseptic administration technique must be followed.

Side Effects

The most commonly reported adverse events associated with Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml are the following: Pain in the injected knee, Swelling in the injected knee, Joint effusion

Precaution

Do not concomitantly use disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts for skin preparation because hyaluronan can precipitate in their presence. Do not inject Hylan G-F extra-articularly or into the synovial tissues and capsule. Local and systemic adverse events, generally in the area of the injection, have occurred following extra-articular injection of Hylan G-F. Intravascular injections of Hylan G-F may cause systemic adverse events.

Interaction

No information provided.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy: The safety and effectiveness of Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml have not been established in pregnant women.

Nursing mothers: It is not known if Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml is excreted in human milk. The safety and effectiveness of Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml have not been established in lactating women.

Contraindication

Do not administer to patients with known hypersensitivity (allergy) to hyaluronan (sodium hyaluronate) preparations. Do not inject Hylan G-F in the knees of patients having knee joint infections or skin diseases or infections in the area of the injection site

Storage Condition

Do not use Synvisc One Intra-articular Injection 48 mg/10 ml if the package has been opened or damaged. Store in original packaging (protected from light) at room temperature below 86°F (30°C). DO NOT FREEZE.

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