hyaluronidase

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an enzyme (trade name Hyazyme) that splits hyaluronic acid and so lowers its viscosity and increases the permeability of connective tissue and the absorption of fluids

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"When attempting to remove smaller or partial amounts of HA implant," he added, "I often dilute Vitrase with normal saline to go from 20 U/0.1 cc to 10 U/0.1 cc or less."

Low hyaluronidase doses may be adequate for addressing filler asymmetry

A highly purified ovine hyalase (Vitrase) has been developed for clinical use.2 phase III randomized controlled trials have shown that a single intravireal injection of vitrase is safe and demonstrated efficacy in aiding clearance of vitreous hemorrhage.

Pooled efficacy results from 2 multinational randomized controlled clinical trials of single intravitreal injection of highly purified Ovine Hyalase (vitrase) for management of vitreous hemorrhage.

Safety and efficacy of pharmacological vitreolysis by intravitreal injection of hyaluronidase

(47-48) Vitrase is an approved product using an ovine source of hyaluronidase.

The Vitrase 6,200-unit single-dose vial was discontinued, although Vitrase is still available in 200-U/mL vials.

Hyaluronidase in ophthalmology

However, the drug - Vitrase - has just failed its US Government tests.

Vitrase did, however, enable patients to see more clearly.

Theratase takes upbeat outlook; ENZYMES: Drug's failure in US trials will not have adverse affect, insists bio-med group

There are two hyaluronidase options in the United States: Vitrase, an ovine formulation, and Hylenex, a recombinant human formulation.

Keep hyaluronidase in the office for filler complications

Shares in the company have slumped worryingly since the announcement this week that the conclusion of the third phase of the clinical trials on the Vitrase drug in the US had been postponed.

Theratase reassures shareholders as new drug trials suffer setback in US; BIOTECHNOLOGY: Shares in bio-med company drop as clinical tests delayed

Vitrase is an injectable drug designed to induce the clearing of vitreous hemorrhage, or bleeding into the back portion of the eye, in less time than is normally required for clearing to occur on its own so that the ophthalmologist can treat the underlying problem.

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