Cartigen 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 8.03 (3 x 10: ৳ 240.90)
Strip Price: ৳ 80.30
Medicine Details
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Generic | Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin |
| Company | Somatec pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of knee
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of hip
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of spine
- Treatment of osteoarthritis of hand
- Treatment of osteoarthritis in 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 as a natural amino-sugar
- Builds glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
- Forms proteoglycans
- Aids in cartilage production and repair
- Activates chondrocytes in the cartilage
- Chondroitin sulfate as glycosaminoglycan found in connective tissue
- Protects healthy cartilage from premature decline
- Has synergistic effect with glucosamine
Dosage & Administration
- 250/200 mg tablet dose of 1 to 2 tablets, three times daily
- Dosage adjustment based on response and body weight
- Tapering doses after 60 days
- Different dosages based on body weight categories
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions with various medication categories
- Potential enhancement of blood thinning effects by chondroitin sulfate
Contraindications
- No known contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to shellfish or sulfur
Side Effects
- Rare and mild intestinal flatulence
- Negligible side effects
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Not recommended for pregnant or potentially pregnant women
- Lack of studies for effects on developing fetus
- Caution and medical advice during pregnancy and lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Patients with Diabetes Mellitus advised to monitor blood glucose levels
- No special studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Administration advice 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
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