General Information on Supartz
Supartz is used for the treatment of knee pain in patients having osteoarthritis. Its generic name is Hyaluronate.
Usually, this medicine is given to patients whose condition was not relieved with exercise, physical therapy or acetaminophen. Hyaluronate is similar to a naturally occurring substance, synovial fluid, in joints. It acts as a shock absorber and lubricants in the joints, helping the joint to move easily. In this way, pain in the joints is reduced.
This medicine is given to the patient in the form of an injection. The medicine is injected into the affected joint. It is not injected into an artery or vein, as severe side effects may occur.
Side effects of Supartz
You should avoid stressing the joint that has been treated with Supartz. For example, avoid heavy lifting, jogging, playing tennis or standing for a long time after at least 48 hours of receiving the injection in your knee.
Initially, you may experience more swelling and pain in the joint after receiving the injection. After that, the symptoms will start getting better. But you should notify your doctor if your condition persists or worsens.
Your doctor will not advise you to buy Supartz if you have allergy to it, or to any bird products, birds or eggs. Also do not use this medicine if you have infection in your joint or a skin infection around the joint to be treated.
Some common side effects associated with Supartz include:
- Joint pain
- Swelling or pain at the site of injection
- Headache
- Skin irritation
- Tingling or numb feeling
- Joint tenderness or pain
Although these are common side effects of the drug, you should seek medical help if any of these persist or worsen, or if they become intolerable.
This medicine may also prove to be harmful for the unborn baby, if used by a pregnant woman. Therefore, before you buy Supartz, you should inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. Also inform your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during Supartz treatment.
Some patients may have allergy to the medicine. Symptoms of an allergy include hives on body, difficulty breathing, severe dizziness or facial swelling. Stop taking the medicine and seek medical attention if you develop any of these symptoms.
Dosage of Supartz
You will receive one Supartz injection per week for 3 weeks. You will receive the injection in a doctor’s clinic and maximum effects can be noticed after 3 weeks of starting the treatment. Your doctor may decide to give you more injections, depending on the severity of your joint inflammation and your response to the treatment.
Interactions
Before taking Supartz injection, inform your doctor if you are using any other medicine for treating joint inflammation, pain or swelling. In addition to these, inform your doctor about all the medicines you are taking at present, including health supplements and herbal products.
