sodium hyaluronate

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What is sodium hyaluronate?

Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
Other Brand Names: Euflexxa, Hyalgan, Supartz, hyaluronic acid
Sodium hyaluronate is similar to the synovial (sin-OH-vee-ul) fluid that surrounds your joints. Synovial fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber.
Sodium hyaluronate is injected into the knee joint to treat pain caused by osteoarthritis. This medication is usually reserved for people whose pain has not been relieved by using other medicines or treatments.
Sodium hyaluronate may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
What are the possible side effects of taking sodium hyaluronate?
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does HYALGAN work - Orthopedics Community

- Oct 08, 2009
has anyone had any real world experiance with HYALGAN (sodium hyaluronate). i would like...

euflexxa HA injections knee - Orthopedics Community

- Jan 12, 2009
I recently had HA injections, not Synvisc, had Euflexxa 3 shots. Is it common to feel like ...

Changing from Supartz to Synvisc-One shots - Arthritis Expert Forum

- Aug 29, 2009
I received the first series of Supartz in September which was great. I was pain-fee for 8 ...

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- Mar 09, 2007
I have been taking lexapro for about three months for my anxiety and it has helped a little...

Doctor prescribes pain medicine for 8 months and then refers me another physician.. - Pain Management Community

- May 08, 2007
I have been on oxycontin 80 mg three x's a day for the last three months. Last month he too...

Chronic Nasal Pain - Pain Management Community

- Apr 18, 2007
Hello, What could chronic nasal pain be due to? It started after a trauma nearly 5 years...
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