Armaviskon Forte means for intraarticular administration 2,3% syringe 3 ml of 1 pc.

Scope – orthopedics, rheumatology, traumatology, surgery, sports medicine. Therapy for advanced stages of osteoarthritis.

Means Armaviskon Forte is a protector of the synovial joint fluid. It applied against the background of degenerative changes of the cartilage surface of synovial joints to improve mobility, reduce pain, reduce inflammation and reduction reactions in cartilage homeostasis.

Properties and Performance Tool has analgesic, corrective action on the metabolism of bone and cartilage.

Armaviskon Forte is a sterile viscous solution of the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid (sodium hyaluronate) of high purity, high molecular weight. Hyaluronic acid – an essential component of the extracellular matrix present in high concentrations in the composition of the cartilage and synovial fluid. Hyaluronic acid provides viscosity and elasticity of the synovial fluid, and it is required for cartilage formation. When osteoarthritis marked deficit and qualitative changes of hyaluronic acid in the synovial fluid and cartilage.

Intraarticular administration of hyaluronic acid results in an improved functional status of the joint.

When you use Armaviskon Forte in osteoarthritis of the knee is marked improvement in the clinical course of osteoarthritis of up to six months from the date of application, there is an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect due to volume expansion and restoration of the viscosity and elasticity of synovial fluid, which fills the joint cavity and performs the role of intra-articular lubrication. It prevents friction joint surfaces, thereby eliminating pain and inflammation.

And also protects against premature wear and destruction of hyaline cartilage provides mobility has cushioning ability (damps external shocks, protecting the joint components from damage).

Sodium hyaluronate solution is distributed locally in the joint cavity where it undergoes a local transformation, providing a lubricating effect.

Removing or replacing means is inapplicable, since it can not be separated is mixed with the synovial fluid.

Active substance:
Hyaluronic acid

Manufacturer

Grotex Ltd. Ltd., Russia

Composition

Composition per 1 ml:

sodium hyaluronate – 20,7-25,3 mg / ml (2.3%)

sodium chloride – 8.55 mg / ml,

Sodium hydrogen phosphate dihydrate – 0.33 mg / ml

sodium dihydrogen phosphate dihydrate – 0.060 mg / ml

Water for injection – up to 1 ml.

Indications

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  To increase joint mobility and relieve pain caused by degenerative-dystrophic or post-traumatic changes in the joints;


• For the recovery after arthroscopy;


• For the treatment of patients with increased exercise and regular of loading the affected joint.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to the agent components;

the presence of infection or damage to the skin at the injection site;

acute synovitis;

Children up to age 18 years (due to lack of clinical data).

Pregnancy and lactation: It is not recommended to apply the agent in pregnancy and during breastfeeding because of the lack of clinical data. Assigning agents during pregnancy and during breast-feeding at the discretion of an orthopedic surgeon.

Side effects

May experience moderate pain, swelling, fever and redness at the site of injection, an increase in the content of fluid in the joint cavity. The above symptoms are transient and usually disappear after 24 hours.

If you have any of these symptoms it is recommended to unload the affected joint and apply ice.

allergic reactions may occur very rarely.

Storage conditions

Store at + 2 ° C to + 25 ° C. Do not freeze.

Active substance

Hyaluronic acid

Interaction

Armaviskon Forte should not be administered concomitantly with other intra-articular injection, due to the lack of significant experience.

Do not apply disinfectants comprising quaternary ammonium compounds, since hyaluronic acid is deposited in the presence of these substances.

Special conditions

It is not a drug.

It is a medical device.

Means for intra-articular administration.

Precautions for use: Do not use the tool Armaviskon Forte with damaged or open box.

Sodium hyaluronate obtainable by fermentation of Streptococcus equi bacteria and thoroughly cleaned. However, the physician should consider the potential risks associated with the injection of any biological material.

Ekstraartikulyarnoe introduction Armaviskona Forte in the joint capsule or synovial tissue is not allowed. This may cause local side effects. Unacceptable ingress means into the blood vessels.

During the first 2 days after the procedure is recommended to avoid overloading the joints, especially should avoid prolonged load.

Armaviskon Forte does not affect a person’s ability to drive vehicles, to engage in other potentially hazardous activities that require high concentration and psychomotor speed reactions.

Patients with inflammatory diseases, in particular, Ankylosing spondylitis and rheumatoid arthritis, Armaviskon Forte is not indicated.

Not intended for children.

For single use only.

Requirements for application and operation of the medical device: Medium refers to products for individual and single use. Performing procedures with the medical device require special training and special skills and is designed for use in health care facilities.

Recommendations for use

Intra-articularly. The contents of one knee-filled syringe – 3 ml (69 mg).

Required 1 injection per treatment as described below standard methods.

Typically, for a knee joint using a needle 1.5 inches 21G, for other joints recommended needle desired size (from 17G to 22G) depending from the joint.

Methods of administration: The tool should only be administered by medical personnel who have undergone special training. Mode of administration and other hip. joints individually determined by a physician taking into account the severity traumatic or degenerative changes in the joint. It is recommended to perform the injection in the hip, and others. Joints under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance.

Medium before use is recommended to heat to room temperature. Input means should accurately into the joint cavity by standard procedures, taking into account the anatomical features. Before the introduction of the means to be removed from the effusion of the joint capsule. To remove exudate and introduction of means can be used the same needle, a single injection before aspiration. At the same syringe with an agent joins freed from the needle of the syringe.

To confirm the finding of the needle into the joint cavity to be usable amount aspirate synovial fluid prior to slow introduction. It is necessary to observe the rules of asepsis and antisepsis during the procedure. means the introduction into the joint cavity should be discontinued if any pain during injection. With the introduction of the needle, particularly for injection into the hip joint it is recommended to use the local anesthesia. Avoid entry of air into the syringe.

Unused until the end of the means can not be stored.

The duration of the therapeutic effect – up to 6 months. If necessary, perhaps for the re-injection after consulting your doctor.