About OA of the Knee
Learn more about osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee
OA, the most common form of arthritis, is a chronic disease in which the cushioning tissue (cartilage) between the bone joints wears away. In addition, in OA of the knee, the thick fluid that helps lubricate the knee joint (synovial fluid) becomes thinner and less effective. When the deterioration of cartilage becomes severe, the bones grind together, leading to friction in the joint, which causes pain and stiffness.
If you have been diagnosed with OA of the knee, you are not alone–more than 10 million Americans have OA of the knee. Although there is no cure for OA of the knee, there are treatments available, like Euflexxa, which can reduce pain and help you stay active.
EUFLEXXA (1% sodium hyaluronate) is used to relieve knee pain due to osteoarthritis. It is used in people who do not get enough relief from simple pain medications such as acetaminophen or from exercise and physical therapy.
Important Safety Information
You should not receive this product if you have had any previous allergic reaction to EUFLEXXA or hyaluronan products. You should not have an injection into the knee if you have a knee joint infection or if you have skin disease or infection around the injection site.
EUFLEXXA is only for injection into the knee performed by a qualified doctor. After you receive this injection you may need to avoid activities such as jogging, tennis, heavy lifting, or standing on your feet for a long time (more than one hour). The safety and effectiveness of repeat treatment cycles of EUFLEXXA have not been established. The safety and effectiveness of EUFLEXXA have not been shown in people under 18 years of age.
Side effects sometimes seen when EUFLEXXA is injected into the knee joint were pain, swelling, skin irritation, and tenderness and these were generally mild and did not last long.
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