Synvisc

Synvisc Information

Synvisc has the generic name of hylan G-F 20. Synvisc is an injected synovial fluid, a naturally occurring substance in the joints that acts a lubricant and shock absorber on the joints. Decrease or absence of these lubricants may induce extreme pain and Osteoarthritis.

Synvisc Indications

Synvisc is indicated for patients with Osteoarthritis and injected into the knee joints for the treatment of pain brought about by the said illness. Synvisc can also be used for other purposes aside from the ones mentioned.

Synvisc Warnings

Synvisc is not recommended for administration when the skin where the medicine should be injected has infection or with skin disease.

Synvisc has not yet been established whether it can cause harm to pregnant women or to nursing infants. Talk to your doctor first if you pregnant or planning to become one prior to taking shots of Synvisc.

Synvisc should be administered with care to breastfeeding mothers as it is not yet known whether it is passed to breast milk and on the process harm the nursing infant.

Synvisc Dosage and Administration

Synvisc should be administered by a healthcare professional and its dosage should be determined by your doctor. Synvisc is an injection for the joint. Temporary pain and swelling may accompany injection on the injected area. Refrain from doing any strenuous or prolonged activity involving the joints where Synvisc has been injected. These activities should be avoided for up to 48 hours. Among the activities to be refrained from are jogging, tennis, weightlifting and such.

Synvisc Overdose

Overdose of Synvisc is unlikely to happen and is not a life threatening scenario. However, if you suspect overdose and symptoms of it, ask for medical assistance for proper care.

Synvisc Missed Dose

The dosage of Synvisc is to be determined by your doctor as well as what to do when a dose is missed. However, it is unlikely that Synvisc is to be administered very frequently and the missed dose is unlikely to occur as a healthcare professional is to be the one to administer the dose and it is mostly already scheduled.

Synvisc Side Effects

When Synvisc is administered, allergic reaction may possibly occur especially in patients who are more susceptible to allergies in the components of Synvisc. Symptoms of allergic reactions include hives, swelling of lips and mouth and throat constriction.

Other side effects may include temporary pain on the injected area and affected joint, rashes or burning sensations on the injected part of the skin, headache, and stomach related disturbances.

Other side effects may also happen aside from the ones listed above.

Synvisc Drug Reactions

There are no known drugs that have been identified to adversely or positively affect the Synvisc treatment or its effects on the body. Consult for medical advice when you are taking any other medicines or drugs before taking Synvisc such as antibiotics, herbal products, vitamins, and or any other medication.

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