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Xuvan/Xuvan XL

Xuvan/Xuvan XL

sodium hyaluronate

Manufacturer:

Mega Lifesciences

Distributor:

Metro Drug
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Na hyaluronate
Indications/Uses
Pain in OA of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative non-pharmacologic therapy & simple analgesics.
Dosage/Direction for Use
IA Inject SC lidocaine or similar local anesth prior to inj. Aspirate joint effusion before inj. If treatment is bilateral, a separate syringe should be used for each knee. Xuvan Inject full 2 mL in 1 knee only. Treatment cycle: 3-5 inj given at wkly intervals. Xuvan XL Inject full 6 mL in 1 knee only. Administer 2nd inj at least after 6 mth if patient needs to repeat dose.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to Na hyaluronate prep. Knee joint infections or skin disease in inj site area.
Special Precautions
Do not use concomitantly w/ disinfectants containing quaternary ammonium compd for skin prep. Do not inject extra-articularly or into the synovial tissues & articular capsules. Intravascular inj. Use in joints other than the knee. Concomitant use w/ other IA injectables. Strictly follow aseptic administration technique. Severely inflamed knee joints. Aspirate synovial effusion if present before each inj. Evidence of lymphatic or venous stasis in that leg. Transient pain &/or swelling of the joint may occur after IA inj. Avoid any strenuous activities or prolonged (ie, >1 hr) wt-bearing activities eg, jogging or playing tennis w/in 48 hr following IA inj. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn ≤21 yr. Xuvan Effectiveness of a single treatment cycle of <3-5 inj. Xuvan XL Diabetic patients & patients w/ chronic disorders.
Adverse Reactions
Xuvan Local side effects like pain, heat sensation, reddening & swelling at the treated joint. Xuvan XL Arthralgia; joint stiffness, effusion, swelling & warmth; inj site pain, arthritis, arthropathy, gait disturbance.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on Musculo-Skeletal System
ATC Classification
M09AX01 - hyaluronic acid ; Belongs to the class of other drugs for disorders of the musculo-skeletal system.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Xuvan inj 20 mg/2 mL
Packing/Price
2 mL x 1's
Form
Xuvan XL inj 8 mg/mL
Packing/Price
6 mL x 1's
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