This is a summary of the most
important information about Hydase. For details, talk to your
healthcare professional.
What is Hydase?
Hydase is an
enzyme medicine that is injected under the skin:
- with certain
other injected medicines to help them pass into the body
faster
- with fluids in a
process to replace lost fluids in the body when a person is
unable to eat or drink
- during an x-ray
procedure called subcutaneous urography to help move contrast
dye into the body
When should Hydase not be used?
Your healthcare
professional should not give you Hydase if you are allergic to
hyaluronidase or any of the inactive ingredients in Hydase.
What are the Risks?
The
following are the major potential risks and side effects of
Hydase therapy. However, this list is not complete.
Some common side
effects with Hydase include:
What should I tell my Healthcare
Professional?
Tell your
healthcare professional if you:
-
are pregnant, planning to
become pregnant, or breast-feeding.
-
develop a rash, hives,
itching, or swelling after being given Hydase or other
hyaluronidase medicines.
Can Other Medicines Or
Food Affect Hydase?
Hydase and certain other
medicines can interact with each other. Tell your healthcare
professional about all the medicines you take including
prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and
herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how Hydase works
or Hydase may affect how your other medicines work.
Know the
medicines you take. Keep a list of them with you to show your
healthcare professional.
How will Hydase be
given to me?
-
Your healthcare professional
will inject Hydase under your skin.