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Supartz Fx Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Sodium hyaluronate 25mg/2.5mL; soln for intra-articular inj.
Pharmacological Class
Hyaluronan.
How Supplied
Single-use prefilled syringes—1
Manufacturer
Generic Availability
NO
Supartz Fx Indications
Indications
Osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who have failed nonpharmacologic therapy and analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
Supartz Fx Dosage and Administration
Adult
Prior to treatment: remove joint effusion, if present. Local anesthetic (eg, lidocaine) by SC inj may be recommended prior to inj. Inject 2.5mL intra-articularly in each affected knee weekly for 5 weeks. Use separate syringes for each knee.
Children
Not recommended.
Supartz Fx Contraindications
Contraindications
Infection or skin disease at inj site.
Supartz Fx Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Supartz Fx Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Treatment cycle <3 injections: not established. Avian protein, feather, egg allergy. Avoid strenuous activity within 48hrs after injection. Pregnancy. Nursing mothers.
Supartz Fx Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Supartz Fx Interactions
Interactions
Avoid disinfectants with quaternary ammonium salts. Concomitant other intra-articular injectables: not established.
Supartz Fx Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
Arthralgia, arthropathy/arthrosis/arthritis, back pain, pain, inj site reaction/pain, headache.
Supartz Fx Clinical Trials
See Literature
Supartz Fx Note
Not Applicable
Supartz Fx Patient Counseling
See Literature
