HYLAN POLYMER A&B G-F 20
Background and Date of Approval
The U.S. FDA approved Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 in August 1997 for the treatment of patients with knee osteoarthritis.
Uses
Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 is an intra-Articular Agents used to treat knee osteoarthritis by synovial fluid. Synovial fluid is responsible for viscosity in joints that helps in mobility.
How is it administered?
Hylan will be administered to you by a doctor or other healthcare professional in the knee. Your doctor will decide the dose, route of administration, and duration of the therapy based on your disease status, severity, and other factors such as body weight, other disease conditions, and age. Do not self-administer the injection.
Side Effects
The most common side effects of Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 are hypersensitivity reactions (anaphylactic shock, anaphylactoid reaction, angioedema). Some serious side effects of Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 are joint pain, inflammation, and pain in the injection site.
Warnings
Notify your doctor if you have a knee joint infection, skin disease or infection on the injection site, or systemic bleeding disorders. Before receiving SYNVISC ONE, tell your doctor if you have severe knee inflammation, lymphatic or venous stasis (swollen or inflamed) in the leg to be injected, and chondrocalcinosis (accumulation of calcium pyrophosphate dihydrate (CPP) crystals in and around the joints).
Precautions
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant, or breastfeeding before taking this medicine. Before taking this medicine, talk to your doctor about all the medicines you have been taking recently, including supplements and herbal medicines. Consult your doctor for more information. Limited information is only available on the usage of children. In elders, this medicine should be used cautiously. Consult your doctor for more information.
Word of Advice
Inform your doctor of all current medications and medical conditions. Notify your physician if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding. Report any side effects or new symptoms to your doctor, and disclose all other medicines you are taking before beginning treatment. Do not use this medicine if you have an allergy to Hylan or any other ingredient in the formulation.
References
https://www.sanofi.in/dam/jcr:44a1efb7-e5f1-4341-a6a5-b3e2728ae35a/synvisc_one_PI.pdf https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/cdrh_docs/pdf/P940015b.pdf https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2998981/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20?
Hylan is a medical device used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. It is a viscosupplementation therapy that injects a gel-like substance into the knee joint to cushion and lubricates.
How long does the effect of Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20?
The effect of Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 can vary from person to person, but it typically lasts for several months. Some people may experience longer-lasting pain relief, while others may require additional injections to maintain the benefits.
Who is contraindicated to Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20?
Suppose you are allergic to Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 or its ingredient if you have infections or skin diseases in the area where the injection will be given. It is important to discuss any allergies or medical conditions with a healthcare professional before receiving treatment with Hylan.
What should I do if I experience any side effects?
Contact your doctor immediately.
My friend has a liver condition. Is that okay if he consumes Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20?
Only limited information is available about Hylan polymer A&B G-F 20 usage in liver patients. So, notify your doctor before starting the treatment not only about the live condition but also about all their underlying medical conditions that must be reported to your physician.