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In this Article

• What is hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• What are the possible side effects of hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• What is the most important information I should know about hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• How should I use hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• What happens if I miss a dose (Hylenex)?
• What happens if I overdose (Hylenex)?
• What should I avoid while receiving hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• What other drugs will affect hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?
• Where can I get more information?

What should I discuss with my health care provider before receiving hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?

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

FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether this medication is harmful to an unborn baby. Before you receive hyaluronidase, tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant during treatment.

It is not known if hyaluronidase passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing baby. Do not receive this medication without telling your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.

How should I use hyaluronidase (Hylenex)?

This medication is given as an injection under the skin. You will receive the injection from a doctor or other healthcare professional.