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Glucosamine (International)

Note: In some countries, this medicine may only be approved for veterinary use.

In the US, Glucosamine (chondroitin/glucosamine/methylsulfonylmethane systemic) is a member of the drug class nutraceutical products and is used to treat Fibromyalgia, Osteoarthritis and Rheumatoid Arthritis.

US matches:

Scheme

Rec.INN

ATC (Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification)

M01AX05

CAS registry number (Chemical Abstracts Service)

0003416-24-8

Chemical Formula

C6-H13-N-O5

Molecular Weight

179

Therapeutic Categories

Dietary supplement

Anti-inflammatory agent

Chemical Names

2-Amino-2-deoxy-beta-D-glucopyranose

2-Amino-2-deoxy-D-glucose

D-Glucose, 2-amino-2-deoxy-

Foreign Names

Generic Names

Brand Names

Glossary

TermDefinition
DCFDénomination Commune Française
ISInofficial Synonym
OSOfficial Synonym
PHPharmacopoeia Name
Rec.INNRecommended International Nonproprietary Name (World Health Organization)
USANUnited States Adopted Name

Further information on drug naming conventions: International Nonproprietary Names.

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