BayGam and Hyalgan injection

• Generic Name: immune globulin intramuscular
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: BayGam, GamaSTAN S/D, BayGam, Biogam, GamaSTAN

• It is used to stop or lower the harshness of infection by hepatitis A, measles, chickenpox (varicella), and rubella.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: sodium hyaluronate
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Durolane, Euflexxa, Gel-One, Gelsyn-3, Hyalgan, Supartz, Supartz FX, Visco-3, Trivisc, GenVisc 850, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Synvisc, Synvisc-One

Hyalgan is similar to the fluid that surrounds the joints in your body. This fluid acts as a lubricant and shock absorber for the joints.

Hyalgan is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Hyalgan is usually given when other arthritis medications have not been effective.

Hyalgan may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.