Uses of Becosamine

What are the effects of Becosamine? Becosamine medicine has the main ingredient is Glucosamine sulfate with the content of 250mg, prepared in capsule form.
The main active ingredient glucosamine sulfate is a salt of the glucosamine amino-saccharide, this active ingredient is present as a normal physiological substance in the human body and is used in combination with sulfate radicals to biosynthesize hyaluronic acid (the active ingredient). synovial fluid) and glycosaminoglycans of the articular cartilage matrix. Glucosamine is the main substance that forms joint cartilage, has the properties of stimulating joint cartilage formation, inhibiting enzymes that destroy joint cartilage and increasing the production of mucus that lubricates joints to help move more easily.
When used, Glucosamine is very well tolerated and studies show benefits when using this drug in the treatment of osteoarthritis, reducing the progression of osteoarthritis, reducing joint pain, and reducing the use of anti-inflammatory drugs. steroids. When taking this drug, the effect usually lasts for several months.

Indications:
Becosamine is indicated for use in the following cases:
Support for the treatment of degenerative osteoarthritis, primary and secondary osteoarthritis such as osteoarthritis of the knee, hip, wrist, and column. live, shoulder; Support the treatment of periarthritis, chronic and acute arthritis. Contraindications:
Hypersensitivity to glucosamine sulphate or to any component of the drug. This medicine should not be used by women who are pregnant or planning to become pregnant; Not recommended for children under 12 years old.

How to use:
The drug is taken with water before or during meals. The drug has a slow and long-lasting effect, so in cases of acute pain, severe pain and short-term use, anti-inflammatory analgesics should be used. After that, maintain taking Becosamine drug. Dosage:
Mild and moderate osteoarthritis: Take once a day x 500 mg. Use time from 4 to 12 weeks or longer depending on the condition of the disease. It is possible to repeat treatment from 2 to 3 courses in 1 year. Severe osteoarthritis: Take 3 times a day, 500 mg each time for the first 2 weeks, then maintain 500mg / time and take 2 times / day for the next 6 weeks. Maintenance treatment: Within 3 to 4 months with oral dose of 500mg/time and 2 times/day.

The unwanted effects of Becosamin that you may experience include:
Common: Constipation or diarrhea, fatigue, gastrointestinal discomfort, headache, abdominal pain, nausea, drowsiness. Uncommon: Skin reactions, erythema, pruritus, skin rash. Rare: Jaundice; Angioedema, asthma; hyperglycemia , dizziness, hypercholesterolemia, edema; Acute interstitial nephritis; Increased intraocular pressure; Thrombocytopenia purpura; INR abnormality. When taking the drug, if the side effects persist or are severe, you should notify your doctor for advice and appropriate treatment.

Should use the drug exactly as directed and persistently maintain it to increase the effectiveness of the drug. This product has a slow effect, so in the new period of use, you may not notice any abnormal changes. For the elderly, when taking this drug for a long time, it is necessary to periodically check liver and kidney function and blood count. Use with caution in patients with asthma, impaired glucose tolerance, diabetes mellitus, and those at risk for cardiovascular disease. It is necessary to monitor cholesterol in patients at risk for cardiovascular disease and to monitor blood glucose regularly in patients with diabetes mellitus. Use with caution in people with a history of shellfish allergy. Drug Interactions
Glucosamine may reduce the anticoagulant effect of acenocoumarol; Glucosamine can increase the anticoagulant effect such as warfarin, heparin, avoid co-administration, increase the risk of bleeding; Glucosamine sulfate treatment may increase gastrointestinal absorption of tetracyclines. Storage: Store Becosamine in a sealed package, out of reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date printed on the package.
Hopefully, with the above information about the drug, you already know what Becosamin is for, how to use it, and how to use it. You need to take your medicine exactly as directed to ensure it is safe and effective.
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