Triluron

— THERAPEUTIC CATEGORIES —
  • Arthritis/rheumatic disorders

Triluron Generic Name & Formulations

General Description

Sodium hyaluronate 20mg/2mL; soln for intra-articular inj.

Pharmacological Class

Hyaluronan.

How Supplied

Single-use vials—1; Single-use prefilled syringes—1

Manufacturer

Generic Availability

NO

Triluron Indications

Indications

Treatment of pain in osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who have failed nonpharmacologic therapy and analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).

Triluron Dosage and Administration

Adult

Prior to treatment: remove joint effusion (use separate syringe), if present; and give local anesthetic (eg, lidocaine) by SC inj. Inject 2mL intra-articularly in each affected knee weekly for 3 weeks. Use separate vial/syringe for each knee.

Children

Not established.

Triluron Contraindications

Contraindications

Infection or skin disease at inj site.

Triluron Boxed Warnings

Not Applicable

Triluron 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.

Triluron Pharmacokinetics

See Literature

Triluron Interactions

Interactions

Avoid disinfectants with quaternary ammonium salts. Concomitant other intra-articular injectables: not recommended.

Triluron Adverse Reactions

Adverse Reactions

Gastrointestinal complaints, inj site pain, headache, local skin reactions, knee swelling/effusion, pruritus; transient knee inflammation.

Triluron Clinical Trials

See Literature

Triluron Note

Not Applicable

Triluron Patient Counseling

See Literature