Drug Class Musculoskeletal System

Viscosupplementation agents

System Musculoskeletal System

Organ Knee Joint

Target Type Ligand

Target Hyaluronic acid

Class Overview

Viscosupplementation agents are treatments that contain hyaluronic acid, a natural substance injected into the knee joint to relieve pain from osteoarthritis.

Mechanism of Action

In osteoarthritis, the joint fluid lacks enough hyaluronic acid, which normally acts as a lubricant and shock absorber. By injecting hyaluronic acid, it restores the fluid’s viscosity, allowing bones to move smoothly and reducing pain.

Active Substances in this Class (28)

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