Preparation - Glucosamine sulfate: instructions for use. Glucosamine for joints

The article will tell you about the aspects of using the drug "Glucosamine sulfate".For what diseases is the reception of this medication indicated, in which cases is the contra-indication also of side effects when it is used.

Glucosamine sulfate - instruction for use

The drug described has a direct effect on metabolic processes in the tissues of the cartilage.

Glucosamine replaces an insufficient amount of glucosamine , activates the construction of hyaluronic acid and collagen .Also, the agent increases the permeability of the capsule of the joint, normalizes the metabolic processes in the cartilaginous tissue of the joint and in the membranes of the synovial cells.

The drug helps to adequately delay Calcium( Ca) in bone, helps sulfur retention in the mechanism of constructing chondroitinsern acid. Also, Glucosamine sulfate slows down the processes of destruction and aging of the cartilaginous tissue of joints, reduces painful sensations when moving joint surfaces and restores their function.

" Glucosamine sulfate": indications for use

• The main indication for the use of the proposed drug substance is dementive changes in cartilaginous tissue, namely osteoarthritis and osteoporosis of the spine and of the prederipheral joints. Osteoarthrosis of of primary and secondary origin, periarthritis of of shoulder and shoulder area, of spondylarthrosis of and osteochondrosis of spine, of chondromalation of of patella.
• " Glucosamine sulfate" is an anti-inflammatory drug that does not give glucocorticosteroids to produce a destructive effect on cartilage joints when it is applied.
• The drug is fully adsorbed in the lumen of the small intestine when administered orally, when injected, it quickly enters the cartilage tissue.

A marked improvement in the joint condition occurs 2 weeks after the start of the oral administration, and after only 4 days with the injection route.

The effect of the drug is maintained for 8 weeks after discontinuation of therapy. This makes it possible to take breaks in the course of treatment with the drug.

It should be noted that " Glucosamine sulfate" is used not only for therapy, but also for the prevention of exacerbations of chronic cartilage tissue diseases.

" Glucosamine sulfate":

form The product has several release forms available for more convenient use:

• Coated tablets
• Tablets
• Solution intended for intramuscular injection
• Powder for self-dilution of the suspension for ingestion

" Glucosamine sulfate ": side effects of

The drug has not a small list of side effects when taken either orally or with intramuscular injection:

• Belly bloating
• Constipation or diarrhea
• Nausea
• Drowsiness
• Doubling in the eyes
• Vertigo
• Euphoric states
• Headaches
• Feeling numbness in the oral mucosa or tongue
• Disorientation

Similar effects are extremely rare, but they do occur.

" Glucosamine sulfate": contraindications

List of conditions for which is contraindicated is wide enough:

• Chronic renal failure
• During pregnancy and infant feeding
• Phenylketonuria
• Heart conduction disorders
• Presence of epileptic seizures during life
• Acute heart failure
• Hepatic insufficiency
• Allergic reactions to a drug component or a basic drug substance
  

«Glucosamine sulfate" in the form of intramuscular injections release incorporates lidocaine, which has an effect on cardiac function, and because this form is prohibited to accept patients with disturbances in severe stages of cardiac conduction.

" Glucosamine sulfate": dosage

1. Intramuscular injection. One dose of the drug is mixed with the solvent and 3 ml of the resulting solution are administered 3 times a week for 4 to 6 weeks, then take a break in therapy.
2. Powder for oral administration. It is recommended to apply 1 dose of powder 25 minutes before meals.1 packet of powder is diluted in 1 glass of water and taken once a day for 4 to 12 weeks, then is prescribed for 2 months for therapy.
3. Tablet for oral administration. The usual dose is 600 mg three times a day or 750 mg twice a day for a period of up to 6 weeks, and then also make an interval of 2 months.
4. Capsules for oral administration. Capsules are prescribed to take at the time of ingestion, 1 or 2 capsules 3 times per day( the dose of is calculated by based on the patient's body weight).

" Glucosamine sulfate" - for children

Data on the use of this drug in children under the age of 12 years are not available, and no official studies have been conducted in this area. Given the wide range of side effects of , when deciding to take this medication, be sure to perform a complete examination of the child and consult a doctor about the advisability of using the drug for a child.

" Glucosamine sulfate": interaction with other drugs

• " Glucosamine sulfate" increases the absorption of tetracyclines and reduces the absorption of penicillin semisynthetic antibacterial drugs and chloramphenicols.
• The use of the drug can be combined with the use of glucocorticosteroids and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.
• When using the injection form with lidocaine , should be carefully controlled by a doctor, combine the drug with cardiac drugs( digoxin , adrenoblockers , amidarone ).

« Glucosamine sulfate»: reviews

" Glucosamine sulfate" refers to the list of over-the-counter dispensing in pharmacies.
Reviews about this medication are quite positive and are based on the fact that its use allows you to quickly remove pain symptoms in destructive diseases of cartilage tissues.

The same effect is fixed for a fairly long time after passing the course of therapy with this drug.

Patients report relief and improvement in the volume of motion of the affected joints. For many, this medicine is the optimal solution from the problem: the price-quality ratio.

However, the negative side of side effects is present. Not often, however, there are violations of the gastrointestinal tract, headaches and, sometimes, dizziness. More severe conditions in the study of reviews of about this preparation was not found.

" Glucosamine sulfate": analogues

• Dona
• Aminoarthrin
• Glucosamine
• Elbona
• Pharmaskin THC
• Yedium

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