Synvisc
- Synvisc-One IAtc Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
Pronounced: (hi-uh-LYOU-ron-ate SO-dee-um)
Uses
This medication is used to treat knee pain in patients with joint inflammation (osteoarthritis). It is usually used in patients who have not responded to other treatments such as acetaminophen, exercise, or physical therapy. Hyaluronate (also known as hyaluronan) is similar to a substance that occurs naturally in the joints. It may work by acting as a lubricant and shock absorber in the joint, helping the knee...
Read moreMore information on "Synvisc"
From Our Experts
Synvisc, African Healers and Other Arthritis Adventures
In about three short weeks, I'll be returning to East Africa to live and work for a few months. I've been there before, of course, and... Read more »
Hyaluronic acid injections for osteoarthritis
The easiest way to think of hyaluronic acid injections is that they help replace the joint's natural fluid, which is otherwise lost in... Read more »
Hyaluronan Injections for Osteoarthritis of the Knee
We've heard a lot recently about how the symptoms of knee osteoarthritis can be relieved by hyaluronan injections. The research we... Read more »
Lizards and Magical Mornings
I awakened early this morning to my African alarm clock (our rooster). After several days of intermittent heavy rain, and little... Read more »
Visiting Simba Across the Sea With Joint Replacement Surgery Waiting...
I awakened this morning to yet another cold and dreary, rainy Fall day and, of course, the "bonus" of my extra pain from arthritis. Early... Read more »
From Our Sources
FDA approves Synvisc-One for OA of the knee
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new medication called Synvisc-One for the treatment of osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee.... Read more »
New OA med approved for use in Europe
A single-injection osteoarthritis (OA) med called Synvisc-One has been approved for use in Europe, its maker says. The approval comes after... Read more »
Osteoarthritis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
Prevention There is no reliable way to prevent most cases of osteoarthritis. However, you may be able to control some factors that increase the risk... Read more »
Repeat That Knee Injection, Please!
Source: eOrthopod
Injecting a lubricating fluid made from chicken combs has proven helpful for some people with knee osteoarthritis. An injectable drug called Hylan... Read more »
Osteoarthritis: Lifestyle Changes
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
AcetaminophenAcetaminophen (Tylenol) is the first choice for treating osteoarthritis. (Acetaminophen may be less effective than NSAIDs in reducing... Read more »
Featuring Content From:
By using this service, you accept our Terms of Use. Please read them. The consumer health information on is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice or treatment for any medical conditions. You should promptly seek professional medical care if you have any concern about your health, and you should always consult your physician before starting a fitness regimen. Copyright © 2012 Remedy Health Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.
