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Monovisc Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Sodium hyaluronate 22mg/mL; viscoelastic soln for intra-articular inj.
Pharmacological Class
Hyaluronan.
How Supplied
Single-use syringe (4mL)—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Monovisc Indications
Indications
Treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative nonpharmacologic therapy or simple analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
Monovisc Dosage and Administration
Adult
Remove synovial fluid or effusion before inj. Give as a single intra-articular inj. 4mL in one knee only. If bilateral treatment: use one syringe in each knee.
Children
≤21yrs: not established.
Monovisc Contraindications
Contraindications
Gram (+) bacterial protein allergy. Infections or skin diseases in area of inj site/joint. Systemic bleeding disorders.
Monovisc Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Monovisc Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Avoid strenuous or prolonged weight-bearing activities within 48hrs following inj. Pregnancy, nursing mothers: not established.
Monovisc Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Monovisc Interactions
Interactions
Avoid use of disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium salts; hyaluronan can precipitate in their presence.
Monovisc Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Arthralgia, joint swelling, inj site pain.
Monovisc Clinical Trials
See Literature
Monovisc Note
Not Applicable
Monovisc Patient Counseling
See Literature
