Supartz/Artzal (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Manufacturer:
Smith & Nephew plc
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Description:
Supartz is used for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee in
patients who have failed to get adequate relief from simple painkillers or from
exercise and physical therapy. Supartz is a solution consisting of highly
purified sodium hyaluronate (hyaluronan). Hyaluronan is a natural substance
found in the body and is a common constituent of connective tissues and the
thick, viscous fluid (synovial fluid) found in joints. Hyaluronan acts like a
lubricant and shock absorber in synovial fluid of a healthy joint.
Osteoarthritis reduces your synovial fluid's ability to protect and lubricate
your joint.
Indications/Usage:
Supartz
is administered by an injection once a week into your knee for a total of five
injections. Your doctor may recommend a local anesthetic prior to injection to
minimize the possible discomfort associated with an injection. The cycle
consists of 5 separate injections; the effectiveness of a single treatment
cycle of less than five injections has not been established.
Side
Effects:
No
severe allergic reactions were observed in any study patients. Five (5) mild to
moderate allergic reactions were reported in the SUPARTZ group. The most common
side effects were: joint pain with no evidence of inflammation, joint pain with
evidence of inflammation, back pain, pain (non-specific), injection site
reaction, headache and injection site pain.
Precautions:
Immediately
after you have the injection and for the next 48 hours, you may need to avoid
activities such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting or standing for a long time.
Please note that no treatment, including Supartz helps in every single patient.
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