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Hyalgan Injections - Dosage - Side Effects - Interactions - Warnings

Hyalgan injections (sodium hyaluronate) information, dosage, indications, side effects, drug interactions, and warnings. Hyalgan is one of the hyaluronates used in viscosupplementation. Hyalgan is a treatment for osteoarthritis which is injected directly into the knee joint.
What Is Hyalgan?
A brief explanation and fast facts about Hyalgan injections.
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The Hyalgan Injection Procedure
Hyalgan injections are given as a series of 5 injections. Each injection is given once a week. Although the procedure may vary from medical provider to medical provider, the following is a general description of the injection technique, from The Center for Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine.
Patient Information: Hyalgan (Sodium Hyaluronate)
Hyalgan is a solution of sodium hyaluronate, a natural substance that acts like an "oil" to cushion and lubricate your knee joint, from hyalgan.com. 
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