Uses of Calisamine

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1. Uses of the drug Calisamin

What is Calisamine? Calisamin medicine has the main ingredient Glucosamine 1.25g. Glucosamine is a raw material for synthesizing proteoglycan, protecting cartilage by inhibiting enzymes that destroy cartilage. Besides, this ingredient also slows down the calcium loss of bones and participates in the process of creating bone tissue.
Indications for use of Calisamin:
Pain relief and cartilage protection for patients with rheumatoid arthritis and degenerative arthritis; Pain relief in people with cartilage injury; Treatment of ankylosing spondylitis. Indications for use of Calisamin:
People with a history of hypersensitivity/allergy to the ingredients contained in the drug; Pregnant women and lactating mothers; Children under 18.

2. How to use and dose of Calisamin

Usage: Orally. The drug is taken 15 minutes before eating, mix 1 pack with 1 glass of water and drink immediately.
Dosage: 1 pack/day for 6-8 weeks. If the patient has a chronic disease that requires long-term medication such as allergic disease, cardiovascular disease, etc., they should discuss with their doctor for advice and change the dose if necessary.
Overdose: When taking an overdose of Calisamin, patients often have symptoms that are more severe manifestations of side effects. Sometimes, strange and more dangerous symptoms also appear. Therefore, when using the drug overdose, it is necessary to closely monitor the patient to prevent the risk of unpredictable complications. If there are abnormal symptoms, the patient should be taken to the emergency room immediately. Missed dose: You can take Calisamin if it is 1-2 hours past the time of use. If you have missed a dose for too long, skip the missed dose and take your next dose as scheduled. Patients should pay attention not to miss more than 2 doses of Calisamin in a row.

3. Calisamin side effects

Some side effects that patients may experience when using Calisamin are: Nausea, loss of appetite, indigestion, constipation or pain in the stomach - esophagus. When you notice any unusual signs such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or manifestations in the skin, nervous system, etc., the patient should stop taking the drug and consult a doctor immediately.
Mild adverse reactions usually disappear on their own when the drug is stopped. In case of severe hypersensitivity or allergic reaction, it is necessary to receive supportive treatment such as keeping ventilation, using epinephrine, breathing oxygen, using antihistamines, corticosteroids, ...

4. Be careful when using Calisamin

Some notes patients need to remember before and while using Calisamin:
Calisamin usually works after 1 week of use. Therefore, if there is a lot of pain, the patient can use painkillers and anti-inflammatory drugs in the first days; Patients with a history of hypersensitivity to seafood (especially shrimp and crab) should be cautious when using Calisamin; When taking Calisamin in patients with diabetes, it is necessary to regularly monitor blood sugar; Pregnant and lactating women: Calisamin should not be used; People who drive and operate machinery or do heavy work should be cautious of the side effects of Calisamin; During treatment with Calisamin, patients should comply with the doctor's instructions, do not arbitrarily increase or decrease the amount of medication taken; While taking Calisamin, the patient should limit the consumption of foods or drinks containing alcohol, stimulants.

5. Calisamin drug interactions

Some drug interactions of Calisamin include:
Calisamin reduces the effectiveness of some antibiotics such as: Chloramphenicol, penicillin,...; The drug Calisamin increases the absorption efficiency and effects of Tetracyclines; The drug Calisamin reduces the effectiveness of some drugs for cancer treatment such as: Etoposide, teniposide,... During the use of Calisamin, patients should limit alcoholic or carbonated drinks. At the same time, patients should list the drugs they are taking for their doctor's advice to avoid the risk of drug interactions. Calisamin is made in the form of an oral powder, with the main ingredient being Glucosamine. Drugs are used in pain relief, anti-inflammatory, treatment of osteoarthritis, ... To ensure effective treatment and avoid unwanted side effects, patients need to take prescription drugs or ask for advice. by doctors and pharmacists.
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