Austomin 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)

Unit Price: ৳ 7.55 (30's pack: ৳ 226.50)

Medicine Details

Category Details
Generic Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin
Company Hallmark pharmaceuticals ltd

Indications

  • Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee, hip, spine, hand and other locations
  • Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
  • Beneficial in sport injuries
  • Beneficial in migraine
  • Beneficial in psoriasis
  • Beneficial in atherosclerosis
  • Beneficial in kidney stones
  • Beneficial in inflammatory bowel disease

Pharmacology

  • Glucosamine is a natural amino-sugar
  • Fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans
  • Helps in the formation of cartilage, ligaments, tendons, nails, and connective tissues
  • Chondroitin Sulfate protects healthy cartilage from premature decline
  • Synergistic effect when combined with Glucosamine

Dosage & Administration

  • 250/200 mg tablet: 1 to 2 tablets, three times daily
  • Dose may be adjusted according to the response of the drug and body weight
  • Doses can be tapered after 60 days as per requirement
  • Typical dosage recommendation based on body weight
  • 750/600 mg tablet: 1 tablet two times daily or as directed by the physician

Interaction

  • No significant drug interactions with various medication classes
  • Chondroitin may enhance the blood thinning effects of anticoagulants like Warfarin, Heparin

Contraindications

  • No known contraindications
  • Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergic to shellfish or sulfur) is a contraindication

Side Effects

  • Safety studies show no demonstrable side effects
  • Rarely occurring side effects are almost like placebo

Pregnancy & Lactation

  • Not recommended for pregnant or potentially pregnant women due to lack of sufficient studies
  • No studies conducted on the use of Glucosamine and Chondroitin during pregnancy or lactation
  • Should be taken with caution and medical advice during pregnancy and lactation

Precautions & Warnings

  • Patients with Diabetes Mellitus are advised to monitor blood glucose levels regularly
  • No special studies conducted in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
  • Children should not be supplemented with Glucosamine and Chondroitin

Therapeutic Class

  • Stimulation of Cartilage formation

Storage Conditions

  • Store in a cool and dry place, protected from light

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