Glustin Tablet

Indications

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.

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

Not Classi Pregnancy Category: N/A Lactation: N/A

Interactions

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

Adverse Effects

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

Glustin 500mg Tablet manufactured by General Pharmaceuticals Ltd.. Its generic name is Glucosamine.