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Artril Forte is a drug used to support, treat pain in osteoarthritis, degenerative joint diseases... So when using Artril Forte, what should be noted to be effective and safe? Let's learn about the drug Artril Forte in this article.
1. What is Artril Forte?
Artril Forte drug is made in the form of capsules with the active ingredient is Crystalline glucosamine sulphate sodium 628mg equivalent to glucosamine 400 mg.
2. Indications of the drug Artril Forte
Artril Forte drug is indicated in cases of needing to relieve symptoms of mild and moderate osteoarthritis of the knee.
3. Contraindications of Artril Forte
Do not use Artril Forte in the following cases: Patients with hypersensitivity to glucosamine or to any of its ingredients or patients with a history of allergy to seafood. Women in pregnancy and lactation Children under 18 years of age because there are no data on the safety and efficacy of Artril Forte in this population.
4. Dosage and usage of Artril Forte
How to use: should take Artril Forte before meals
Dosage: Patients over 18 years old: 1250 - 1500 mg of glucosamine/day (divided into 3 times a day). Artril Forte can be used alone or in combination with other drugs such as Chondroitin 1200mg/day. Time to use Artril Forte depends on each patient, however, it is recommended to maintain continuous use of the drug for at least 2-3 months to ensure the effectiveness of treatment.
5. Undesirable effects of the drug Artril Forte
When taking Artril Forte, patients may experience the following undesirable effects:
Digestive system: flatulence, heartburn, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, digestive disorders, epigastric pain, constipation and Anorexia is very rare when taking glucosamine. Cardiovascular System: Peripheral edema, tachycardia have been reported in a few patients treated with glucosamine for osteoarthritis in clinical trials. However, a cause-and-effect relationship has not been established. Skin: Pruritus and erythema have been reported with glucosamine use.
6. Notes when using Artril Forte
When using Artril Forte, it is necessary to note the following issues:
Artril Forte is used in support of treatment and the therapeutic effect can only be seen after 1 week of taking the drug. Therefore, in severe cases should be used together with anti-inflammatory pain relievers in the first days.
Blood glucose levels should be monitored in patients with type 2 diabetes, overweight patients, and patients with impaired glucose tolerance, as glucosmine may increase insulin resistance.
Do not use Artril Forte for pregnant and lactating women.
To date, no case of overdose has been recorded. Acute and chronic toxicity studies in animals have shown almost no toxicity even after very high doses.
7. Artril Forte drug interactions
Artril Forte may interact with the following drugs:
Heparin: when Artril Forte is used together with heparin may increase the risk of bleeding. Above is important information about Artril Forte drug, users should carefully read the instructions before using and consult a specialist doctor for the best treatment results.
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