Hylan G-F 20

  • Brand Name : Synvisc
  • Drug Class : Intra-Articular Agents, Rheumatologics, Other
  • Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
  • Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Hylan G-F 20 and How Does It Work?

Hylan G-F 20 is a prescription medication used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis

  • Hylan G-F 20 is available under various brand names: Synvisc, Synvisc One

What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Hylan G-F 20?

Common side effects of Hylan G-F 20 include:

  • warmth, redness, pain, stiffness, swelling, or puffiness at the injection site;
  • muscle pain, trouble walking;
  • fever, chills, nausea;
  • prickly feeling in the skin;
  • headache, dizziness; or
  • itching or skin irritation around the knee.

Serious side effects of Hylan G-F 20 include:

  • hives,
  • difficult breathing,
  • swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat.
  • severe pain or swelling around the knee after the injection.

Rare side effects of Hylan G-F 20 include:

  • none

Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:

  • Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors.
  • Severe eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights.
  • Severe heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.

This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

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