Hyaluronan Side Effects
Applies to hyaluronan: intra-articular gel, intra-articular solution.
Important warnings
This medicine can cause some serious health issues
You should not receive hyaluronan if you have a bleeding disorder, certain allergies, or an infection in your knee or in the skin around your knee.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Call your doctor at once if you have:
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bleeding;
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increased knee pain; or
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signs of infection (warmth, swelling, redness) around your knee.
Common side effects may include:
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joint pain, stiffness, or swelling;
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itching, numbness, or tingling;
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headache, dizziness;
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swelling, pain, redness, or mild discomfort where the medicine was injected.
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.
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For healthcare professionals
Applies to hyaluronan: intra-articular gel, intra-articular solution.
Local adverse events
Musculoskeletal
- Very common (10% or more): Arthralgia (13%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Arthritis, back pain
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Arthropathy, joint disorder, joint effusion, joint stiffness, joint swelling, aggravated osteoarthritis, localized osteoarthritis, knee arthroplasty[Ref]
Other
Nervous system
- Very common (10% or more): Headache (12%)[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Uncommon (0.1% to 1%): Erythema, edema[Ref]
References
1. (2004) "Product Information. Orthovisc (hyaluronan)." Ortho Biotech Inc
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Hyaluronan side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.
Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.