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Glusamin is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. It is typically used for the treatment of Joint Pain. The alternative uses of Glusamin have also been explained below.
The optimal dosage of Glusamin is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
The side effects typically associated with Glusamin include Nausea or vomiting, Diarrhoea, Heartburn. Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Glusamin as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Glusamin are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Glusamin is Safe for pregnant women and Unknown for women who are breastfeeding. It is important to know if Glusamin has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Glusamin related warnings section.
The section on Glusamin contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Glusamin may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
In addition to the above precautions for Glusamin, it is important to know that it is safe while driving, and is habit-forming.
Glusamin is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Glusamin safe for pregnant women?
Glusamin is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Glusamin safe during breastfeeding?
In the absence of any scientific study about the side effects of Glusamin in breastfeeding women, information on safety of Glusamin is unavailable.
What is the effect of Glusamin on the Kidneys?
Glusamin does not damage the kidneys.
What is the effect of Glusamin on the Liver?
Glusamin is rarely harmful for the liver.
What is the effect of Glusamin on the Heart?
You can take Glusamin without any fear of damage to the heart.
Glusamin should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Glusamin unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Glusamin habit forming or addictive?
Forming a habit of Glusamin has not been reported.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Glusamin will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, Glusamin is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Glusamin for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Glusamin
Taking Glusamin with some specific foods may delay its effect. Talk to your doctor about this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Glusamin
Information about the interaction of Glusamin and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
Yes, Glusamin can be used without consulting a doctor because it is an over the counter drug which does not require a prescription.
Glusamin contains glucosamine which is presumed to work by stimulating the synthesis of naturally occurring glycosaminoglycans and proteoglycans in our body. Both of these are major components of joint cartilage as well as and synovial fluid and their synthesis may help in the rebuilding of cartilage which can provide relief to the patient from pain and inflammation.
No, Glusamin does not cause weight gain. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug. If you are experiencing any unusual weight gain after taking this drug, then it might be due to some other reason and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Usually, Glusamin is taken for 2-3 months if you do not experience any relief in your symptoms in this duration then its use must be re-evaluated. However, you are advised to take this drug as long as recommended by your doctor. Do not discontinue this drug suddenly if it has been prescribed by your doctor.
Yes, Glusamin might cause joint pain (arthralgia) if it is taken in more than the recommended doses, However, this effect is unharmful and reversible in nature and it resolves after discontinuation of this drug.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1339-1340