FAQ
What are the possible side effects of a Kiomedine® injection?
Most common side effects:
- joint pain, stiffness, and swelling,
- pain or reactions at the injections site,
- reduced mobility and buildup of fluid in the knee (effusion).
These effects are temporary but can last from 1 day to 1 week, and may affect your daily activities. However, they can be managed with rest, cold application, pressure bandage, oral painkillers (such as paracetamol), and/or non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (such as ibuprofen).
Less common side effects:
- synovitis (inflammation of the synovial membrane of a joint), inflammation,
- rash, itching, mild allergic reaction,
- low-grade fever,
- generally feeling unwell, or
- inability to fully move a joint (joint lock), difficulty to walk.
Other possible side effects:
- Local reactions: infection, inflammation of the small sacs of fluid that cushion the knee joint (bursitis), joint warmth, cracking of the knee, joint diseases (arthropathy), worsening of the osteoarthritis, leakage of fluid (discharge).
- Distant reactions: muscle cramps or spasms, flushing, chills, nausea, headache, low or high blood pressure, back pain, pain or swelling in lower legs or hands.
If the side effects persist for over 1 week or worsen significantly after the injection, you should contact your doctor. You can report any serious incident related to the injection to vigilance-rheumatology@kiomedpharma.com or to your local health authorities.
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