Arth-A TS 750 mg+600 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 30.00 (3 x 10: ৳ 900.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 300.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin |
Company | Acme laboratories ltd |
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Indications
- Treating osteoarthritis in various locations
- Beneficial for rheumatoid arthritis
- Useful in sport injuries and migraine
- Aids in treating skin problems such as psoriasis
- Helps with vascular complications like atherosclerosis
- Beneficial in treating kidney stones
- Useful for inflammatory bowel diseases like ulcerative colitis
Pharmacology
- Glucosamine is a natural amino-sugar
- Fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans
- Necessary for the production and repair of cartilage
- Chondroitin Sulfate found in connective tissue
- Acts as substrate for proteoglycans
- Protects healthy cartilage from premature decline
- Combining Glucosamine with Chondroitin Sulfate shows synergistic effect
Dosage & Administration
- 250/200 mg tablet formulation
- Recommended dosage adjustment based on body weight
- Typical dosage based on body weight
- 750/600 mg tablet formulation
- Can be tapered after 60 days
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported
- Chondroitin may enhance blood thinning effects of anticoagulants
Contraindications
- No known contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to shellfish or sulfur
Side Effects
- Safety studies show no demonstrable side effects
- Rare occurrences of mild and reversible intestinal flatulence
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Should not be supplemented during pregnancy or lactation
- No sufficient studies on effects during pregnancy or lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Diabetic patients advised to monitor blood glucose levels regularly
- No specific studies on patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Supervision advised for severe hepatic or renal insufficiency
- Not recommended for children
Therapeutic Class
- Stimulation of Cartilage formation
Storage Conditions
- Store in a cool and dry place
- Protected from light