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Orthovisc (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Brand
Orthovisc (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Prescription Required
Strength
Pack Size
2ml
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ORTHOVISC is an injectable medication prescribed to treat knee pain in people with osteoarthritis. It should only be used after trying nonpharmacologic therapies and simple analgesics like acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
Osteoarthritis is a degenerative disease that affects the joints, including knees, hips, fingers, and shoulders. Over time, the cartilage and fluid in joints erode, making it more painful to move those joints. The ORTHOVISC injection can be directly injected into the knee to provide pain relief.
Directions
ORTHVISC injection should only be administered by a healthcare professional using an aseptic technique in a clinical, hospital, or another healthcare setting. ORTHVISC is injected once weekly for three weeks.
Ingredients
ORTHOVISC injection is a single-use syringe that contains a solution of hyaluronan that is naturally-derived and dissolved in normal saline. Hyaluronan naturally occurs in the human body in joints and connective tissue and is used to lubricate these spaces. ORTHOVISC is prepared from chicken combs.
Cautions
Use caution if you have an allergy to avian feathers, eggs, or other chicken products.
Do not administer ORTHOVISC injection into knee joints that are currently infected, inflamed, or afflicted with a skin disease.
Store ORTHOVISC at room temperature and do not refrigerate or freeze the product. Do not use the product if the package seal has been broken.
Side Effects
Some of the most common adverse reactions from ORTHVISC may include:
Arthralgia
Back Pain
Edema at the injection site
Erythema at the injection site
Headache
Pain at the injection site
For a full list of adverse reactions, speak with your physician performing the procedure.
Buy ORTHOVISC from a trusted seller like Canada Pharmacy. ORTHOVISC can only be obtained with a valid prescription from a physician or other prescriber. Find the best ORTHOVISC cost by purchasing from an online retailer. Speak with your prescriber first to ensure they can perform the injection in their office.
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The above information is intended to increase awareness of health information and does not suggest treatment or diagnosis. This information is not a substitute for individual medical attention and should not be construed to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. See your health care professional for medical advice and treatment.
Prescription Required
