Sodium Hyaluronate

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Molecule Description

Sodium Hyaluronate is a fluid injected in the painful joint space, for the treatment of pain and swelling of the knee joint (osteoarthritis). It acts as a lubricant in the joint. It also shows action by moistening the eyes and gives temporary relief from burning or discomfort.

Uses

Weakness of bones (osteoarthritis)
To protect skin ulcers, wounds or burns from irritation
To relieve itching and pain from various skin conditions

Contraindications

When should one not use Sodium Hyaluronate

Allergic reaction to this medicine
Throat infection
Swelling in tongue

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Backache
Pain and swelling occurs at the site of injection
Nausea, stomach pain
Cold symptoms
Itching at the site of injection
Severe pain and swelling in the knee
Itching, hives and rash
Yellowing of the skin or eyes
Fast heartbeats
Sweating
Shivering
Anxiety and confusion

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

There are no side effects noted of using Sodium Hyaluronate during pregnancyYour doctor will prescribe it to you during pregnancy if the benefit to you outweighs any possible riskHence, inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning a pregnancy

Breast Feeding

It is unknown whether there is any excretion of Sodium Hyaluronate into human milk. Your doctor will prescribe it to you during breastfeeding if the benefits to you outweigh any possible risk. Hence, inform your doctor if you are on this treatment.

Driving

Taking this medicine may affect your alertness. Do not drive in case you feel any symptoms that can affect your ability to drive.

Alcohol

Large amount of intake of alcohol has to be avoided.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You are taking vitamins, nutritional supplements and herbal products or oral contraceptives, including medicines that you buy without a prescription.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

No significant medicine interactions are available. But inform your doctor about all the medications that you are taking.

Interactions with food items

No specific interactions with food have been reported yet.

Dietary Restrictions

No information is available on dietary restrictions while you are taking Sodium Hyaluronate, consult your doctor or pharmacist for further details.

Dosage

Overdose

Trained medical professionals give these injections, so the chances of you getting an overdose is rare.

Missed a Dose

Take the missed dose as early as you remember. If the time for the next dose is near, skip the missed dose & do not take extra medicine to compensate for the missed dose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Inform the doctor about your detailed medical and surgical history and all your ongoing medications. Inform your physician if you have an allergy to birds or egg products, history of a blood clot or circulation problem, if you are pregnant, lactating or planning a pregnancy.

The medicine is injected directly into your knee jointYour healthcare personnel will give you this injectionFollow your appointments regularlyTo prevent pain and swelling, rest your painful joint or apply ice at the site of injection

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