Hyaluronidase (Injection Route, Subcutaneous Route)


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Hyaluronidase (Injection Route, Subcutaneous Route)

Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

US Brand Names

  • Amphadase
  • Hydase
  • Hylenex
  • Vitrase

Description

Hyaluronidase is a natural substance found in the body, which is collected from either cows or pigs. It is cleaned up to remove animal substances. It may also be produced in a laboratory that recreates it from human albumin sources.

Hyaluronidase injection is a spreading substance. It is used with other medicines given under the skin to improve their uptake by the body. This method of drug delivery is only used when the drug cannot be given by injection into a vein. Hyaluronidase injection is also used to increase absorption of fluids or medicines that are injected into your skin. It also used to help improve absorption of radioactive substances during a procedure called subcutaneous urography.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.

This product is available in the following dosage forms:

  • Powder for Solution
  • Solution
Before Using
DR600753 Portions of this document last updated: Dec. 1, 2012

Source: Drug Information provided by: Micromedex

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