Comparing Monovisc vs Synvisc
| Monovisc (hyaluronan) | Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) |
|
|---|
| Monovisc (hyaluronan) | Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) |
|
|---|---|---|
|
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Monovisc may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Osteoarthritis. Synvisc may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
|
| More about Monovisc (hyaluronan) | More about Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) | |
| Ratings & Reviews | ||
|
Monovisc has an average rating of 5.9 out of 10 from a total of 65 ratings on Drugs.com. 50% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Synvisc has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 62% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 33% reported a negative effect. |
|
| Drug Class | ||
| Side Effects | ||
| Generic Availability | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | ||
|
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
|
| Dosage Forms Available | ||
|
N/A |
|
|
| Brand Names | ||
| Other hyaluronan brands include: Hymovis, Orthovisc | Other hylan g-f 20 brands include: Synvisc-One | |
| Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | ||
|
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
|
| Pregnancy Category | ||
|
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
|
| Drug Interactions | ||
|
A total of 14 drugs are known to interact with Monovisc:
|
A total of 2 drugs are known to interact with Synvisc:
|
|
| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | ||
|
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
|
| Disease Interactions | ||
|
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
||
| First Approval Date | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| More Information | ||
| Patient resources | ||
| Professional Resources | ||
|
N/A |
N/A |
|
| Related Treatment Guide | ||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.