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Last Update: 03/11/2024 08:04 PM

Current Deck: Spring 2024 P1 Semester::Spring 2024 IE #4::Pharm 241

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**Musculoskeletal - Glucosamine and Chondroitin
• Uses: 
{{c1::supplements for osteoarthritis and joint health}}

Dosing: take with food if nausea or GI upset occurs
• 1500 mg glucosamine & 1200 mg chondroitin PO daily (or in divided doses)
• Continue concurrent analgesic as needed for pain relief
• 6 – 8 weeks for beneficial effects, full benefit at 4 – 6 months

Side effects:
• GI upset, nausea, constipation, diarrhea

Safety:
• Chondroitin derived from
{{c4::bovine trachea}}
• Glucosamine derived 
{{c2::from shellfish, should be avoided in patients with severe
allergy – use chondroitin monotherapy}}
• Avoid in 
{{c3::pregnancy and lactation}}

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