Hyalgan -A
relief from Oesteoarthirities
Hyalgan
is
an injectable fluid used for the treatment of osteoarthritis. It
relieves the knee pain due to Osteoarthritis. The generic name of Hyalgan is Sodium
hyaluronate. Sodium hyaluronate is similar to synovial fluid, a
substance secreted by our joints naturally. Synovial fluid acts as a
lubricant and shock absorber. The injection is given intra-articular
(into the joint) injection. Hyalgan was the first
FDA approved hyaluronan therapy.
Hyalgan is a boon to
Osteoarthritis patients. Osteoarthritis most often occurs in old
age. But it may affect people of any age. Generally middle aged
people are affected by it. At the age of 70 it is common in almost
every one when there is not proper secretion Synovial fluid in the
joints. Women are commonly affected by this disease after the age
55. The
affected joints will have loss of the joint space, and in advanced
cases, wearing down of the ends of the bone and spurring of bone
occurs. Hyalgan
is used for treatment is for people of all ages
suffering from Osteoarthritis. Hyalgan has given a ray
of relief for patients with bear less pain.
Hyalgan
should be
given 16
milligrams (mg) once a
week (one week apart) for a total of three injections. Hyalgan should be given
after doctor's consultation. For children the dose is determined by
the doctor. You should not do any strenuous activities for the first
48 hours. You should avoid the activities that involve exertion of
your legs like jogging, heavy lifting, playing tennis, or standing
for a long period of time. Hyalgan should be
stored below 86 degree F. You should not take
Hyalgan if you are allergic
to
hyaluronate sodium derivative, other hylans,
hyaluronate sodium, bird protein, feathers, or egg products,
foods
,
preservatives, or dyes.
Hyalgan should be
taken as the dose and time prescribed by doctor. If you have missed
any dose then immediately contact your doctor. If accidentally you
have taken overdose of
Hyalgan, then
contact your doctor. It is better to inform your doctor in case you
are taking any other medications for some other disease you have.
However, the effect of other drugs on Hyalgan is not
known.
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