Hyaluronidase is an enzyme used to improve the absorption and dispersion of parenterally administered fluids, drugs, and contrast agents. The action of hyaluronidase was first described in 1936, and named in 1939. Early research into hyaluronidase identified it as a "spreading factor" which allowed for increased permeability of the connective tissue. Hyaluronidase has been used in surgical settings for at least the past 60 years to improve the diffusion of local anesthetics.
Hyaluronidase was first used in prescription products in the United States on 5 May 2004.
Hyaluronidase is indicated for subcutaneous fluid administration for hydration, and increasing resorption of radiopaque agents in subcutaneous urography. Hyaluronidase is also indicated by multiple routes to increase the dispersion of other injectable drugs.
Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States
Near East University, Nicosia, Cyprus
Hacettepe University, Ankara, Sıhhiye, Turkey
Research Site, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Central Care Cancer Center, Bolivar, Missouri, United States
California Cancer Associates For Research And Excellence, cCARE, Santa Fe, California, United States
Astera Cancer Center, East Brunswick, New Jersey, United States
Sohag University Hospital, Sohag, Egypt
Harris Health System - Smith Clinic, Houston, Texas, United States
O'Quinn Medical Tower - McNair Campus - Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, United States
GSK Investigational Site, Auckland, New Zealand
Veterans Health Service Medical Center, Seoul, Korea, Republic of
Mass Eye and Ear, Boston, Massachusetts, United States
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