Glucosamine

Uses	Osteoarthritis
Therapy	Drugs For Osteoarthritis
Side Effects	Headache, nausea, stomach pain

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Molecule Description

Glucosamine is a supplement used for the treatment of osteoarthritis (a type of arthritis that affects your joints). Take it as prescribed by the doctor.

Uses

Glucosamine is used in the treatment of osteoarthritis (degeneration of joint cartilage or bone).

Contraindications

When should one not use Glucosamine

If you are allergic to chondroitin, glucosamine or any other ingredients of this medicine.
If you are allergic to shellfish
It should not be given to children under 2 years of age

Side effects

Common side effects of this drug are:

Headache
Sleepiness
Nausea
Vomiting
Abdominal pain
Constipation
Diarrhoea
Fatigue

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Glucosamine should not be used during pregnancy, as there is limited information about its safety in human pregnancy. If you are pregnant or think you may be or are planning for a baby, you should consult your doctor before starting this medicine.

Breast Feeding

This medicine is not recommended for use while breastfeeding as limited safety information is available. Thus consult your doctor before using this medicine.

Driving

Avoid driving if you experience dizziness, headache or sleepiness after taking Glucosamine

Alcohol

Although there is no known interaction between alcohol and Glucosamine, it is essential to consult your physician if you have a habit of consuming alcohol regularly.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

You suffer from heart disease or have high cholesterol levels
You suffer from liver or kidney diseases
You have an impaired glucose tolerance
You have asthma
You take blood thinners or any other medicine for a blood clotting disorder
You are on a controlled sodium diet

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Glucosamine helps in increasing the lubrication around your joints by increasing the production of naturally occurring fluid present in the joint space, which tends to dry up with ageing and in joint diseases.

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

Some medicines can affect the way Glucosamine works, or this medicine itself can reduce the effectiveness of other medicines taken at the same time.
Tell your doctor about all the medicines, supplements or herbals you are currently taking or might take to avoid any possible interaction.
Especially if you are taking blood thinners like warfarin & antidiabetic medicines like insulin.

Dosage

Overdose

In case of an overdose, contact your doctor or reach out to your nearest hospital as soon as possible.

Missed a Dose

If you missed any dose of Glucosamine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it's time for your next dose, then skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dose schedule. Do not take a double dose to compensate for the missed one.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Glucosamine is used as an adjunctive treatment in osteoarthritis

The dose and duration of Glucosamine will depend on the response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions, and do not stop taking this medicine on your own.

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Glucosamine

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