Generic Name: hyaluronidase (high-uhl-yur-AHN-ih-dase)
Brand Name: Examples include Amphadase and Vitrase
Description: Hyaluronidase is an enzyme which reduces the viscosity of ground substance, thus making the tissues more permeable to injected fluids. It works by causing rapid spreading of injected fluid into the body, which increases the absorption of injected fluids.