Hyaluronan
Hyvisc is a brand-name viscosupplement containing hyaluronic acid used to treat osteoarthritis symptoms, particularly in the knee. It is administered as an intra-articular injection to provide joint lubrication and cushioning.
Hyvisc is a hyaluronic acid injection used to relieve joint pain and improve mobility in osteoarthritis patients.
Key facts at a glance
- RxNorm
- 2599629
- Generic
- Hyvisc
- Class
- brand-name
- Brands
- —
- Availability
- rx
- Lactation
- unknown
- Routes
- —
- Forms
- —
- Regions
- US, EU, CN, JP
- Monitoring
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Treatment of osteoarthritis symptoms, particularly knee pain and stiffness, in patients who have not responded adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapies or simple analgesics.
Hyvisc is a form of hyaluronic acid that supplements the synovial fluid in joints, providing lubrication and shock-absorbing properties to help reduce pain and improve joint mobility.
Administered as a series of intra-articular injections by a healthcare professional. May cause local injection site reactions. Patients should consult their physician to determine if this treatment is appropriate for their condition.
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