Hyaluronic acid
- Generic Name
- Hyaluronic acid
- Brand Names
- -
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C28H44N2O23
- CAS Number
- 9004-61-9
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- S270N0TRQY
- Background
Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an anionic, nonsulfated glycosaminoglycan found in connective, epithelial, and neural tissues; it was first isolated in 1934. Karl Meyer and John Palmer obtained glycosaminoglycan (GAG) from the bovine eye, giving it the name “hyaluronic acid”. HA is involved in many important physiological processes, including but not limited to woun...
- Indication
The intra-articular preparations of hyaluronic acid are indicated for knee pain associated with osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is used in cosmetic applications to prevent and reduce the appearance of wrinkles on the face, and as a dermal filler to correct facial imperfections or other imperfections on other parts of the body. It is frequently an ingredient ...
- Associated Conditions
- Actinic Keratosis (AK), Burns, Chronic Skin Ulcers, Conjunctivitis, Dehydration, Dermabrasion, Dermatosis, Dry Eyes, Facial Defect, Interstitial Cystitis, Keratoconjunctivitis, Ocular Irritation, Osteoarthritis (OA), Pain of the knee, Seasonal Allergic Conjunctivitis, Skin Burn, Skin Irritation, Skin fissures, Tissue Adhesions, Varicose Ulcers, Wound, Eye discomfort, Facial fine wrinkling, Sensation of burning in the eyes, Superficial Wounds
- Associated Therapies
- Dermal Filler, Promotion of wound healing, Synovial Fluid Lubrication
Fluid bolus increases plasma hyaluronan concentration compared to follow-up strategy
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