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Glucosamine

Generic Name
Glucosamine
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C6H13NO5
CAS Number
3416-24-8
Unique Ingredient Identifier
N08U5BOQ1K

Overview

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and degenerative joint disease marked by loss of cartilage, bone changes, and synovial membrane inflammation. Treatment with chondroprotective drugs, such as glucosamine sulfate may offer additional benefits to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treating the painful symptoms of OA. Glucosamine is commonly used over the counter as a treatment for arthritic joint pain, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies due to contradictory and findings with unclear clinical significance during clinical trials. It is currently not approved as a prescription product by the FDA, but is widely available over the counter.

Background

Osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and degenerative joint disease marked by loss of cartilage, bone changes, and synovial membrane inflammation. Treatment with chondroprotective drugs, such as glucosamine sulfate may offer additional benefits to nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs treating the painful symptoms of OA. Glucosamine is commonly used over the counter as a treatment for arthritic joint pain, although its acceptance as a medical therapy varies due to contradictory and findings with unclear clinical significance during clinical trials. It is currently not approved as a prescription product by the FDA, but is widely available over the counter.

Indication

Glucosamine is generally used over the counter in the symptomatic treatment of osteoarthritis and joint pain, frequently combined with chondroitin sulfate and/or ibuprofen.

Associated Conditions

  • Back pain
  • Joint Pain
  • Osteoarthritis (OA)
  • Osteoarthritis of the Knee
  • Articular inflammation

Clinical Trials

Phase 3
Posted: 2015/05/19
Sponsor:
Zodiac Produtos Farm...
Early Phase 1
Terminated
Posted: 2014/08/12
Not Applicable
Completed
Posted: 2014/06/19
Sponsor:
The First Affiliated...

FDA Approved Products

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