What is hyaluronidase?

Hyaluronidase is a protein administered by injection It's based on one of the bovine proteins that help the body absorb other drugs As an auxiliary means, hyaluronidase is usually used with other drugs and sold in the market under the brand name of "amphidase" The drug temporarily increases the permeability of cell walls to other cell complexes With the weakening of these complexes, it is easier for other drugs to be absorbed into the cells and distributed to the whole body One of the most common uses of hyaluronidase is for people given various types of dyes Hyaluronidase allows the dye to be absorbed thoroughly, and then scans show different parts of the body, allowing doctors to get a clearer picture of the inside of the body Injections are usually given subcutaneously and can be used in adults, children and the elderly If injected into a vein, it is incorporated into the bloodstream and therefore does not work properly The number of liquid injections depends on the individual Some drugs are not compatible with hyaluronidase, which may lead to side effects after mixing Therefore, it is necessary to take care of the drug administration Some people have adverse reactions to the injection itself, with redness, pain and bruises at the injection point Edema is the most serious side effect caused by the injection of this chemical * this fluid retention usually causes swelling of the limbs If hyaluronidase is given together with anesthetics, the effectiveness of anesthetics will be enhanced and the effect will be faster than normal Due to the increased impact, anesthetics are likely to lose efficacy soon In some cases, the drug also interacts with over-the-counter drugs such as antihistamines Hyaluronidase is toxic to some people and can be determined by a small dose test Sensitive people, even a small dose can cause mild poisoning symptoms Severe gastrointestinal discomfort such as edema, vomiting and diarrhea, agitation or reduced blood pressure indicates an allergy to the drug and is generally not recommended for continued use.