(HYE al ure ON i dase) Brand: Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase
• Your doctor may perform a skin test to see if you are allergic to hyaluronidase till you receive the medication.
• Till receiving hyaluronidase, speak your doctor if you are using any of the next drugs: furosemide (Lasix); phenytoin (Dilantin); a sedative or anxiety medicine (such as Valium, Xanax, Tranxene); aspirin or salicylates; cortisone or ACTH (Corticotropin); estrogens; or an antihistamine (such as a cool or allergy medicine).
• Hyaluronidase is a genetically designed protein.
• Hyaluronidase is used as an help in helping your body absorb another injected medications.
• Hyaluronidase is also used to help contrast dyes in your body show more clearly on determined types of x-rays or scans.
• Hyaluronidase may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
• You must not receive this medicine if you are allergic to it.
• Your doctor may perform a skin test to see if you are allergic to hyaluronidase till you receive the medication.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether hyaluronidase will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• It is not known whether hyaluronidase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Do not use this medicine without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
• This medicine is injected under the skin.
• A healthcare provider will give you this injection.
• Call your doctor for instructions if you miss an appointment for your hyaluronidase injection.
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Smaller serious side effects may include pain, itching, redness, or swelling where the medicine was injected.
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• Till receiving hyaluronidase, speak your doctor if you are using any of the next drugs:
· furosemide (Lasix);
· phenytoin (Dilantin);
· a sedative or anxiety medicine (such as Valium, Xanax, Tranxene);
· aspirin or salicylates;
· cortisone or ACTH (Corticotropin);
· estrogens; or
· an antihistamine (such as a cool or allergy medicine).
• This list is not complete and another drugs may interact with hyaluronidase. Speak your doctor about all medications you use. This includes prescription, over-the-counter, vitamin, and herbal commodity. Do not start a new medicine without telling your doctor.
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about hyaluronidase injection.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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