Vitrase injectable

Serious drug interactions can occur when certain medicines are used together with hyaluronidase. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines.

You should not be treated with hyaluronidase if you are allergic to it.

Your doctor may perform a skin test to see if you are allergic to hyaluronidase before you receive the medication.

Some medicines can cause unwanted or dangerous effects when used with hyaluronidase. Your doctor may need to change your treatment plan if you use any of the following drugs:

• furosemide (Lasix);

• phenytoin (Dilantin);

• a sedative or anxiety medication (such as diazepam, lorazepam, alprazolam, Valium, Xanax, Ativan, Tranxene, and others);

• aspirin or salicylates;

• cortisone or ACTH (Corticotropin);

• estrogens; or

• an antihistamine (such as a cold or allergy medicine).

It is not known whether this medicine will harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

It is not known whether hyaluronidase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Tell your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Hyaluronidase is injected under the skin, into a muscle, or into other tissues of the body.

A healthcare provider will give you this injection.

Hyaluronidase should not be injected into a vein (as an intravenous injection).

Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.

Vitrase is injected under the skin, into a muscle, or into other tissues of the body.

A healthcare provider will administer your Vitrase injection.

Vitrase should not be injected into a vein (as an intravenous injection).

Because you will receive Vitrase in a clinical setting, you are not likely to miss a dose.