Glucosamine (Sulphate)

Glucosamine (Sulphate) is a natural compound. Glucosamine (Sulphate) is isolated from chitin or prepared synthetically.Glucosamine (Sulphate) is used in the treatment of rheumatic disorders such as osteoarthritis.


Adult Dose
Dose: 500 mg
Single Dose: 500 (500)
Frequency: 8 hourly
Route: PO
Instructions:
Neonatal
Paedriatic
Dose:
Single Dose:
Frequency:
Route:
Instructions: Not recommended in this age group
Characteristics
belongs to Glucopyranose. It belongs to Analgesics and Anti-inflammatory Agents pharmacological group.The Molecular Weight of Glucosamine (Sulphate) is 179.20.
Contraindications
Glucosamine (Sulphate) is contraindicated in conditions like Hypersensitivity to the drug.
Effects
The symptomatic adverse reactions produced by Glucosamine (Sulphate) are more or less tolerable and if they become severe, they can be treated symptomatically, these include Flatulence, Headache, Drowsiness, Nausea, Vomiting, Anorexia, Diarrhea, Insomnia, Skin rashes, Dyspepsia, Hair loss, Heart burn, Epigastric pain, Tenderness, Visual disturbances, Skin rashes, dyspepsia, Pruritis, Rash.
Indications
Glucosamine (Sulphate) is primarily indicated in conditions like Bone and joint injuries, Osteoarthritis, Rheumatoid arthritis.
Interactions
No data regarding the interactions of Glucosamine (Sulphate) was found.
Interfrence
Monitoring of blood and urine glucose
Risks
If prescribing authority justifies the benefits of the drug against the possible damages he/she should reevaluate them and consult the reference material and previous studies.
Storage
Store in a well closed container. Protect from Sunlight.
Warnings
Glucosamine is a readily absorbed sugar which quickly enters the bloodstream, and it is therefore recommended that anyone who needs to monitor blood sugar levels ((e.g. diabetics) are made aware of this fact. Glucosamine is derived from the shells of shellfish and so is not suitable for strict vegetarians or people who have an allergy to shellfish. impaired glucose tolerance, predisposition to CVS= asthma
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