HYALGAN INJECTION 10mg|ml Injection 2.5ml acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.
Side effects
Major & minor side effects for HYALGAN INJECTION 10mg|ml Injection 2.5ml

Pain at the injection site

Headache

Loss of appetite rare

Skin rash, hives, or itching rare

Swelling of the knee

Swelling of eyelids, face, lips rare

Muscle pain rare

Weakness

Uses of HYALGAN INJECTION 10mg|ml Injection 2.5ml
What is it prescribed for?

Osteoarthritis
This medicine is used to relieve symptoms such as pain and stiffness associated with osteoarthritis in patients who fail to achieve adequate relief from simple painkillers or from exercise and physical therapy.

Concerns

Frequently asked questions

Onset of action
The amount of time required for this medicine to show its action is not clinically established.

Duration of Effect
The amount of time for which this medicine remains active in the body is not clinically established.

Safe with Alchohol?
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. It is advisable to consult your doctor before consumption.

Is it habit forming?
No habit-forming tendencies were reported.

Usage in pregnancy?
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Usage while breast-feeding?
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

When not to use?

Allergy
This medicine is not recommended for use in patients with a known allergy to HYALGAN INJECTION 10mg|ml Injection 2.5ml , hyaluronic acid, or any other inactive ingredients present along with the formulation.

Joint infection
This medicine is not recommended for use if the patient is suffering from a localized skin or joint infection.

Warnings

Warnings for special population

Pregnancy
This medicine is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine.

Breast-feeding
This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before receiving this medicine. Your doctor may advise you to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug based on your clinical condition.

General Warnings

Inflammation
This medicine may cause inflammation (swelling, redness, etc.) in the knee in some patients. If the symptoms are severe, contact your doctor immediately for further instructions. To prevent these symptoms and to treat mild to moderate symptoms, your doctor may advise you to rest your knee or apply ice for a short time after the injection.

Strenuous activities
You are recommended to avoid strenuous activities such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, standing on your feet for a long time, etc. for at least 48 hours after receiving this medicine in the knee.

Joint effusion
Patients with joint effusion should be treated first before receiving this medicine since it may worsen the patient’s condition.

Dosage

Missed Dose
Since this medicine is administered by a qualified healthcare professional in the clinical/hospital setting, the likelihood of missing a dose is very low. If you miss a scheduled appointment for a dose of this medicine, contact your doctor for further instructions.

Overdose
Since this medicine is administered in the hospital setting by a qualified healthcare professional, the likelihood of an overdose is very low. However, emergency medical treatment will be initiated by the doctor if an overdose is suspected.

Interactions
Interaction with Medicines

Benzalkonium chloride

General Instructions

This medicine should be administered by a qualified healthcare professional. Inform the doctor if you have a known allergy to this medicine. Report to the doctor all your current medicines including herbs and supplements as well as all your medical conditions before receiving this medicine.

Other details

Usage does not depend on food timings

To be taken as instructed by doctor

Does not cause sleepiness

References

drugs.com –
sodium hyaluronate [Internet].
Available from: https://www.drugs.com/mtm/sodium-hyaluronate-injection.html
[cited 11/9/2020].
2020