Glufate Tablet

Glucosamine
500mg
QMED Pharma
Pack size 100's
Dispensing mode
Source
Agent
Retail Price 9.00 NPR

Indications

Glufate Tablet is used for: Rheumatoid arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Nutritional supplement, Low back pain, Acute gout, Degenerative joint disease

Adult Dose

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

Child Dose

Renal Dose

Administration

Should be taken with food. Preferably taken at meals.

Contra Indications

Allergy to shellfish.

Precautions

Diabetic patients, patients on heparin. Pregnancy and lactation.

Pregnancy-Lactation

Interactions

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

Adverse Effects

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

Mechanism of Action

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

Note

Glufate 500mg Tablet manufactured by QMED Pharma. Its generic name is Glucosamine. Glufate is availble in Nepal. Farmaco Nepal drug index information on Glufate Tablet is not intended for diagnosis, medical advice or treatment; neither intended to be a substitute for the exercise of professional judgment.

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