Vitrase overview
BRAND NAMES:
Amphadase, Hylenex, Vitrase, Vitrase
Generic Names:
Vitrase
Uses:
Helps your body absorb other medicines. Also helps add fluid to your body when you are dehydrated.
Therapeutic Classes:
Tissue Permeability Modifier
Forms:
Injectable
How it’s taken:
By injection
What is Vitrase used for?
What form(s) does Vitrase come in?
Injectable
What are common Vitrase dosages?
Vial 1.2000000476837158ML of 200UNIT/ML
Vitrase images - What does Vitrase look like?
Vitrase
1.2ml of 200unit/ml vial
How to take Vitrase
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Before your injection, you may be given a skin test to make sure you are not allergic to this medicine.
Injection routeYour doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot under your skin.
Injection routeA nurse or other health provider will give you this medicine.
Before your injection, you may be given a skin test to make sure you are not allergic to this medicine.
What to do if you miss a dose of Vitrase
Vitrase contraindications - Who shouldn't take Vitrase?
This medicine is not right for everyone. You should not receive it if you had an allergic reaction to hyaluronidase.
Vitrase warnings
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Vitrase interactions & what to avoid when taking Vitrase
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
This medicine is made from donated human blood. All donated blood is tested for certain viruses. Although your risk for getting a virus from the medicine is very low, talk with your doctor if you have concerns.
Vitrase side effects - How does Vitrase make you feel?
Serious Side Effects
Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
Less Serious Side Effects
Redness, swelling, itching, or pain at the injection site
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