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Amphadase

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Amphadase
Active Ingredient:	hyaluronidase injection, USP
Strength(s):	150 USP units
Dosage Form(s):	injection - not recommended for IV use
Company Name:	Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by the FDA:	October 26, 2004
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Amphadase used for?

Amphadase is an enzyme that is used:

with certain other injected medicines to help them pass into the body faster
to inject under the skin in a process to replace lost fluids in the body when a person is unable to eat or drink
to help remove contrast dye from the body when given under the skin for a procedure called urography

Who should not use Amphadase?

Do not use Amphadase if you are allergic to Amphadase or any of the ingredients in Amphadase.

Special Warning(s) with Amphadase:

Amphadase is not for use with all injected medicines.
Amphadase should not be injected into or around an area that is infected because it may cause the infection to spread.
Amphadase should not be used to reduce the swelling of bug bites or stings
Amphadase should not be applied directly to the eye (cornea).
Amphadase should not be injected into a vein because it will not work when used this way.

What should I tell my health care provider?

Tell your health care provider if you are pregnant, are trying to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding.

Tell your health care provider if you develop a rash, hives, itching, or swelling after being given Amphadase.

Tell your health care provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Amphadase and other medicines may interact with each other Especially tell your health care provider if you take:

salicylates
ACTH
estrogens
antihistamines

What are some possible side effects of Amphadase? (This list is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Amphadase. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)

Some common side effects with Amphadase include: