Orthovisc (Sodium Hyaluronate)

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Description

ORTHOVISC is an injectable medication prescribed to treat knee pain in patients with osteoarthritis. ORTHOVISC should only be administered by a healthcare professional in an office or clinic setting.

ORTHOVISC injection works by replenishing hyaluronan in knee joints. Hyaluronan occurs naturally and acts as a lubricant to reduce painful friction when bones rub against each other during movement.

ORTHOVISC injection should only be prescribed after other options have been tried, including nonpharmacologic therapy and mild analgesics like acetaminophen.


Fact Table

Formula

(C14H21NO11)n

License

US FDA

Bioavailability

-

Legal status

Rx-Only

Chemical Name

Sodium Hyaluronate

Elimination half-life

3 to 5 min

Dosage (Strength)

2ml Syringe

Pregnancy

Safe

Brands

Orthovisc

Protein binding

-

PubChem CID

24759

MedlinePlus

-

ChEBI

16336

ATC code

D03AX05

DrugBank

DB08818

KEGG

C00518

Routes of administration

injected

Directions

ORTHOVISC injection should only be injected by a licensed healthcare professional.

ORTHOVISC is injected intra-arterially into the knee once weekly for three weeks. 

Treatment for longer than three weeks has not been shown to be effective. Treating for more than one course has also not been shown to be effective.

Ingredients

The active ingredient in ORTHOVISC is high molecular weight ultra-pure natural hyaluronan dissolved in physiological saline. Hyaluronan occurs naturally in the body and is a glycosaminoglycan sugar.

Cautions

Do not use ORTHOVISC if you have a known hypersensitivity to hyaluronan or hyaluronate preparations. 

Use ORTHOVISC with caution if you have a hypersensitivity to avian feathers, eggs, or other chicken products. ORTHOVISC is prepared using chicken combs.

ORTHOVISC should not be used in knee joints that have a skin disease or skin infection.

The knee may become temporarily inflamed after injection with ORTHVISC.

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

References

  1. Orthovisc[package insert]. Woburn, MS 01801: Anika Therapeutics; 2001.
  2. Mayo Clinic, Osteoarthritis, February 20th, 2020. Retrieved April 2020.
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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.

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