About OA of the kneeLearn more about osteoarthritis (OA) of the kneeIf 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.
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. |
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EUFLEXXA (1% sodium hyaluronate) is indicated for the treatment of pain in osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee in patients who have failed to respond adequately to conservative nonpharmacologic therapy and simple analgesics (eg, acetaminophen).
Important Safety Information EUFLEXXA should not be administered through a needle previously used with medical solutions containing benzalkonium chloride. Do not use skin disinfectants for skin preparation that contain quaternary ammonium salts. Do not inject intravascularly due to potential for systemic adverse events. The safety and effectiveness of injection in conjunction with other intra-articular injectables, or into joints other than the knee have not been studied. Remove any joint effusion prior to injecting. Transient pain or swelling of the injected joint may occur after intra-articular injection with EUFLEXXA. The safety and effectiveness of repeated treatment cycles weeks with EUFLEXXA have not been established. In a randomized, double-blind, multicenter clinical trial (N=160 EUFLEXXA), the only adverse event reported with EUFLEXXA at an incidence greater than 5% was arthralgia (8.7%). Important Information for Patients. The information on this website is provided for educational purposes only. While there may be information on this web site related to certain medical conditions and their treatment, should a medical condition exist, promptly see your own physician or health provider as the information on this website is not intended to take the place of advice from a physician or healthcare professional. Ferring does not offer personalised medical diagnosis or patient-specific treatment advice. The statements made by doctors on this website represent their own individual experience and opinion and is not intended to be medical advice. Indeed, only your doctor or other health care professional, as a learned intermediary, can determine if a product described in this web site is appropriate for you. PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR, OR OTHER QUALIFIED HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL BEFORE USING ANY PRODUCT DISCUSSED WITHIN THIS WEB SITE. This website is intended only for US residents.  
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