Arthritis/rheumatic disorders:
Indications for: SUPARTZ FX
Osteoarthritis of the knee in patients who have failed nonpharmacologic therapy and analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
Adult Dosage:
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 Dosage:
Not recommended.
SUPARTZ FX Contraindications:
Infection or skin disease at inj site.
SUPARTZ FX 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 Classification:
Hyaluronan.
SUPARTZ FX Interactions:
Avoid disinfectants with quaternary ammonium salts. Concomitant other intra-articular injectables: not established.
Adverse Reactions:
Arthralgia, arthropathy/arthrosis/arthritis, back pain, pain, inj site reaction/pain, headache.
Generic Drug Availability:
NO
How Supplied:
Single-use prefilled syringes—1
