Monovisc and Sandimmune

• Generic Name: hyaluronan
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Hymovis, Monovisc, Orthovisc, Hydase

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

Monovisc is used to treat knee pain caused by osteoarthritis.

Monovisc is usually given after other arthritis medications have been tried without success.

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

• Generic Name: cyclosporine
• Dosage Forms: capsule, injection, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Sandimmune, Gengraf, Neoral, Sandimmune

Cyclosporine injection is given together with a steroid medicine to prevent the body from rejecting a transplanted organ (e.g., kidney, liver, or heart). It belongs to a group of medicines known as immunosuppressive agents.

When a patient receives an organ transplant, the body's white blood cells will try to get rid of (reject) the transplanted organ. Cyclosporine works by suppressing the immune system to prevent the white blood cells from trying to get rid of the transplanted organ.

Cyclosporine is a very strong medicine. It can cause side effects that can be very serious, such as high blood pressure, kidney problems, or liver problems. It may also decrease the body's ability to fight infections. You and your doctor should talk about the benefits this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it.

This medicine is to be given only by or under the direct supervision of a doctor.