{"id":5602,"date":"2020-12-22T15:39:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-22T15:39:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=5602"},"modified":"2022-11-17T19:11:58","modified_gmt":"2022-11-17T19:11:58","slug":"artrox","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/artrox\/","title":{"rendered":"Artrox &#8211; Glucosamine Uses, Dose, And Side Effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Artrox 625 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets&nbsp;glucosamine<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. What Artrox Is And What It Is Used For<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucosamine&nbsp;found in Artrox is a body-specific substance formed from&nbsp;glucose&nbsp;(a sugar).&nbsp;Glucosamine is&nbsp;needed for the body to be able to form larger&nbsp;molecules&nbsp;that are found in, among other things, synovial fluid and&nbsp;cartilage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Artrox belongs to the group of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and anti-rheumatic drugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Artrox uses <\/strong>to relieve the symptoms of mild to moderate\u00a0osteoarthritis\u00a0(joint failure).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Glucosamine&nbsp;contained in Artrox may also be approved for the treatment of other conditions not mentioned in this product information.&nbsp;Ask your doctor, pharmacist or other healthcare professional if you have any further questions.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. What You Need To Know Before Artrox Uses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do Not Take Artrox:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you are allergic to the active substance or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>If you are allergic (<a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/peanut-allergy-and-nut-allergy\/\">hypersensitive<\/a>) to shellfish, as the active substance,\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0, is extracted from shellfish.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings And Cautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Artrox.<\/li><li>If you suffer from decreased glucose tolerance, you may need to consult your doctor as closer monitoring of your <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/diabetes-type-1\/\">blood sugar<\/a> level may be necessary at the beginning of treatment.<\/li><li>If you have impaired kidney and liver function.\u00a0As no studies have been performed in this patient group, no dose recommendations can be made.<\/li><li>If you have a known risk factor for\u00a0cardiovascular\u00a0disease because\u00a0hypercholesterolemia\u00a0has been observed in a few patients treated with\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0.<\/li><li>If you suffer from\u00a0asthma\u00a0.\u00a0When starting\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0treatment\u00a0, be aware that your symptoms may get worse.<\/li><li>Stop taking Artrox and contact a doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0):<ul><li>Swelling of the face, tongue or throat<\/li><li>Difficulty swallowing<\/li><li>Hives\u00a0and difficulty breathing<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Medicines And Artrox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or have recently taken any other medicines, including medicines obtained without a prescription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk to your doctor about whether Artrox needs to be combined with other medicines, especially with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Certain types of medicines used to prevent blood clots eg\u00a0<ul><li>Warfarin<\/li><li>Dicumarol<\/li><li>Phenprocoumon<\/li><li>Acenocoumarol<\/li><li>Fluindione<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The effect of these drugs can be enhanced when used in conjunction with\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0.\u00a0Patients treated with blood-thinning drugs will therefore be monitored extra closely when glucosamine therapy is started or stopped.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy And Breastfeeding<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Artrox should not be used if you are pregnant.<\/li><li>Artrox should not be used if you are breast-feeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving And Using Machines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artrox is not expected to affect your ability to drive or use machines, but if you experience fatigue or headaches from the tablets, do not drive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You are responsible for assessing whether you are fit to drive a motor vehicle or perform work that requires increased vigilance.\u00a0One of the factors that can affect your ability in these respects is the use of drugs due to their effects and\/or\u00a0side effects.\u00a0Descriptions of these effects and\u00a0side effects\u00a0can be found in other sections.\u00a0Read all the information in this leaflet for guidance.\u00a0If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. How To Use Artrox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artrox uses<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Always take this medicine according to the dosing instructions below, according to the instructions of your doctor or pharmacist.\u00a0Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The usual starting dose is 1 tablet twice daily.\u00a0After symptom relief, the\u00a0dose\u00a0can\u00a0be reduced to 1 tablet daily.\u00a0Artrox should not be used for more than 1 month without consulting a doctor.\u00a0If no relief of symptoms has been obtained after 2-3 months, treatment with\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0should be\u00a0evaluated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tablets should be swallowed together with liquid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Use For Children And Adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Artrox should not be used by people under 18 years of age.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Signs and symptoms of\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0overdose\u00a0may include <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Confusion<\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/joint-pain\/\">Joint pain<\/a><\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Diarrhea <\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/constipation\/\">Constipation<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Discontinue treatment if there are signs of overdose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Forget To Take Artrox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Do not take a double\u00a0dose\u00a0to make up for a forgotten\u00a0dose.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If You Stop Taking Artrox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your symptoms may return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have any further questions on the use of this product, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Possible Artrox Side Effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects\u00a0, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stop taking Artrox and contact your doctor immediately if you get any of the following symptoms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue or throat (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0, see Warnings and precautions)<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Accumulation of fluid in<\/li><li>Among other things, ankles, legs and feet<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Common artrox side effects\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0<em>(\u00a0may affect up to 1 in 10 people<\/em>\u00a0):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Headache<\/li><li>Fatigue<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>Abdominal <a href=\"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/diseases\/brain-and-nerves\/pain\/\">pain<\/a><\/li><li>Symptoms of the upper gastrointestinal tract<\/li><li>Diarrhea<\/li><li>Constipation<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Uncommon&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<em>(may affect up to 1 in 100 people):<\/em>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Rash\u00a0<\/li><li>Itching<\/li><li>Redness<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Has been reported (occurs in an unknown number of users):<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Swelling of the face, tongue or throat (\u00a0angioedema\u00a0, see Warnings and precautions)<\/li><li>Hives<\/li><li>Fluid accumulation in, among other things, ankles, legs and feet<\/li><li>Asthma\u00a0or worsening\u00a0asthma<\/li><li>Dizziness<\/li><li>Vomiting<\/li><li>Impaired control of blood glucose in patients with\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>Elevated blood cholesterol levels<\/li><li>Elevated liver values<\/li><li>Jaundice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Reporting of side effects<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or nurse.&nbsp;This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.&nbsp;You can also report side effects directly to the Medical Products Agency,&nbsp;www.lakemedelsverket.se.&nbsp;By reporting side effects, you can help increase drug safety information.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. How To Store Artrox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/li><li>Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after \u201cEXP\u201d or \u201cEXP\u201d.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/li><li>Do not store above 30 \u00b0 C (pressure pack).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste.&nbsp;Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Contents Of The Packaging And Other Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Content Declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is\u00a0glucosamine\u00a0.\u00a0Each tablet contains 625 mg of\u00a0glucosamine(as glucosamine hydrochloride).<\/li><li>The other ingredients are <ul><li>Povidone<\/li><li>Calcium phosphate<\/li><li>Microcrystalline cellulose<\/li><li>Crospovidone<\/li><li>Magnesium stearate<\/li><li>Polyvinyl alcohol<\/li><li>Talc<\/li><li>Macrogol<\/li><li>Titanium dioxide (E 171)<\/li><li>Yellow iron oxide (E 172)<\/li><li>Red iron oxide (E 172)<\/li><li>Black iron oxide (E 172)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What The Medicine Looks Like And The Contents Of The Pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Artrox is a yellow oblong tablet marked \u201cA\u201d.<\/li><li><\/li><li>PVC \/ PVDC \/ Aluminum pressure packaging<\/li><li>Pack sizes of 60 or 180 tablets, single dose 180&#215;1<\/li><li>HPDE tablet can<ul><li>Pack sizes of 60, 90 or 180 tablets<\/li><li>Not all pack sizes may be marketed<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorization Holder And Manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pfizer AB<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>191 90 Sollentuna<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Phone: 08-550 520 00<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email: eumedinfo@pfizer.com<br><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Artrox is used to cure infections in the ear, nose, throat, lungs, and genital area and meningitis (a problem in brain tissues).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"cybocfi_hide_featured_image":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[2201,2200],"tags":[9962,9965,6703,6706,9966,6707,9964,9961,9963,6704],"class_list":["post-5602","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-a","category-medicines","tag-artrox","tag-artrox-tablet","tag-glucosamine","tag-glucosamine-tablet","tag-side-effects-of-artrox","tag-side-effects-of-glucosamine","tag-what-artrox-is-used-for","tag-what-glucosamine-is-used-for","tag-what-is-artrox","tag-what-is-glucosamine"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5602","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=5602"}],"version-history":[{"count":50,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5602\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":33977,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5602\/revisions\/33977"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=5602"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=5602"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=5602"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}