What is orthovisc made from?

What is orthovisc made from?

ORTHOVISC® is a viscous (thick) sterile mixture made from highly purified hyaluronan from rooster combs. Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the body. High amounts of hyaluronan are found in the joint tissues and in the fluid that fills the joints.

Is orthovisc a medical device?

ORTHOVISC® is manufactured by and is a registered trademark of Anika Therapeutics, Inc. All medical devices have associated risks.

Does orthovisc need to be refrigerated?

* Store ORTHOVISCO® in its original package at room temperature (below 77°F/250C). DO NOT FREEZE. Remove joint effusion, if present, before injecting ORTHOVISC®. Only medical professionals trained in accepted injection techniques for delivering agents into the knee joint should inject ORTHOVISC® for the indicated use.

How do you inject orthovisc?

Orthovisc is injected directly into your knee joint. A healthcare provider will give you this injection. You may be given more than one injection. If so, additional injections are usually given at least 1 week after your first injection.

Is orthovisc good?

Orthovisc has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 162 ratings for the treatment of Osteoarthritis. 57% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect.

Does Orthovisc really work?

Is Orthovisc a steroid?

Orthovisc is a sterilized substance that is made through the purification of hyaluronan which is a natural chemical that is found within the body. This means that the substance is not considered to be a steroid injection, such as a cortisone shot.

How do you store Orthovisc?

Store ORTHOVISC® in its original package at room temperature (below 77°F/25°C). DO NOT FREEZE. Remove joint effusion, if present, before injecting ORTHOVISC®. Only medical professionals trained in accepted injection techniques for delivering agents into the knee joint should inject ORTHOVISC® for the indicated use.

Are Orthovisc injections painful?

The most commonly reported side effects are joint pain, back pain and headache. Others include temporary pain at the injection site. ORTHOVISC® treatment should not be given to patients with infections or skin diseases in the area of the injection site.

Is orthovisc a steroid?

What kind of chemical is orthovisc made out of?

ORTHOVISC® is a viscous (thick) sterile mixture made from highly purified hyaluronan from rooster combs. Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the body.

How much Hyaluronan is in orthovisco high molecular weight?

ORTHOVISCO consists of high molecular weight (1.0-2.9 million daltons), ultra-pure natural hyaluronan dissolved in physiological saline. Hyaluronan is a natural complex sugar of the glycosaminoglycan family.

Are there additives in orthovisc for allergies?

ORTHOVISC ® contains no additives and is derived from bacterial cells, enabling it to be prescribed to patients with known avian allergies. Repeat courses may be safely administered. 1

Are there any side effects from orthovisc injections?

Possible complications * Side effects are sometimes seen when ORTHOVISC® is injected into the knee joint. These can include: pain, swelling, heat, rash, itching, bruising and/or redness. You may also feel achy. These reactions are generally mild and do not last long.