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.
Stanford University, Stanford, California, United States
Duke Eye Center, Durham, North Carolina, United States
Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, United States
Northwestern University Department of Dermatology, Chicago, Illinois, United States
Stomatology Department, FOUSP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Amphastar Site 0026, Portland, Oregon, United States
Amphastar Site 0038, Renton, Washington, United States
Amphastar Site 0022, Eugene, Oregon, United States
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Chula Vista, California, United States
Profil Institute for Clinical Research, Chula Vista, California, United States
Mercury Street Medical, Butte, Montana, United States
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Dallas, Texas, United States
John Muir Physician Network Clinical Research Center, Concord, California, United States
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