Carticel

Carticel500mg

Type:Tablet

Generic Name:Glucosamine

Manufacturer:Opsonin Pharma Limited

Price:3.01

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Indication

Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease

Administration

Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.

Adult Dose

Oral Osteoarthritis; Rheumatoid arthritis Adult: 500 mg 3-4 times daily. Max Dosage: 1500 mg/day.

Contraindication

Allergy to shellfish.

Mode of Action

Glucosamine stimulates the production of proteoglycans and increases sulfate uptake by articular cartilage.

Precaution

Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.

Side Effect

Possible poor glycemic control in diabetics; monitor blood glucose,Increased intraocular pressure,Constipation,Diarrhea,Drowsiness,Headache,Heartburn,Hyperinsulinemia,Nausea,Skin reactions

Interaction

Glucosamine: May reduce effect of antidiabetic agents, doxorubicin, etoposide, tenoposide. May enhance anticoagulant activity of warfarin.

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