Jorix 250 mg+200 mg (Tablet)
Unit Price: ৳ 5.00 (5 x 10: ৳ 250.00)
Strip Price: ৳ 50.00
Medicine Details
Category | Details |
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Generic | Glucosamine sulfate chondroitin |
Company | Apex pharmaceuticals ltd |
Indications
- Treatment of osteoarthritis
- Beneficial in rheumatoid arthritis
- Useful for sport injuries
- Migraine treatment
- Support for skin problems (e.g., psoriasis)
- Aids in vascular complications (e.g., atherosclerosis)
- Assistance with kidney stones
- Useful in inflammatory bowel disease (e.g., ulcerative colitis)
Pharmacology
- Glucosamine as a fundamental building block for biosynthesis of glycosaminoglycans (GAGs)
- Formation of proteoglycans, essential for articular cartilage
- Role in the production and repair of cartilage
- Activation of chondrocytes in cartilage
- Chondroitin Sulfate as a glycosaminoglycan found in connective tissue
- Protection of healthy cartilage from premature decline
- Synergistic effect when combined with Glucosamine Sulfate
Dosage & Administration
- Recommended dosage for 250/200 mg tablet
- Dose adjustment according to the response of the drug and body weight
- Tapering of doses after 60 days
- Typical dosage recommendation based on body weight
Interaction
- No significant drug interactions reported with specified medications
- Potential enhancement of blood thinning effects of anticoagulants by Chondroitin
Contraindications
- No known contraindications for Glucosamine and Chondroitin
- Hypersensitivity (e.g. allergic to shellfish or sulfur) as a contraindication
Side Effects
- Safety studies showing no demonstrable side effects
- Rarely occurring side effects almost like placebo (e.g., mild & reversible intestinal flatulence)
Pregnancy & Lactation
- Caution advised for pregnant or potentially pregnant women
- Insufficient studies on effects on developing fetus or during lactation
Precautions & Warnings
- Advice for patients with Diabetes Mellitus to monitor blood glucose levels regularly
- No special studies in patients with renal or hepatic insufficiency
- Administration to patients with severe hepatic or renal insufficiency should be under appropriate medical supervision
- 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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