Glucosamine information from DrugsUpdate
P - Caution when used during pregnancy
L - Caution when used during lactation
Glucosamine (C6H13NO5) is an amino sugar and a prominent precursor in the biochemical synthesis of glycosylated proteins and lipids. Glucosamine is part of the structure of the polysaccharides chitosan and chitin, which compose the exoskeletons of crustaceans and other arthropods, cell walls in fungi and many higher organisms. Glucosamine is one of the most abundant monosaccharides. It is produced commercially by the hydrolysis of crustacean exoskeletons or, less commonly by fermentation of a grain such as corn or wheat. In the US it is one of the most common non-vitamin, non-mineral, dietary supplements used by adults.
Pharmacodynamics
Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.
Pharmacokinetics
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Glucosamine Indications / Glucosamine Uses
Used in Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid arthritis
Glucosamine Adverse Reactions / Glucosamine Side Effects
Heart burn, epigastric pain/tenderness, diarrhoea, nausea, dyspepsia, constipation, abdominal pain, palpitations, drowsiness, skin reaction, headache, indigestion.
Precautions
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Special Precautions
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Other Drug Interactions
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Dosage
Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily
Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day
Food(before/after)
Should be taken with food. (Preferably taken at meals.)
List of Contraindications
Glucosamine and Pregnancy
Category C: Either studies in animals have revealed adverse effects on the foetus (teratogenic or embryocidal or other) and there are no controlled studies in women or studies in women and animals are not available. Drugs should be given only if the potential benefit justifies the potential risk to the foetus.
Glucosamine and Lactation
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Glucosamine and Children
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Glucosamine and Geriatic
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Glucosamine and Other Contraindications
Allergy to shellfish
Storage
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Lab interference
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