Glucosamine Flashcards
1
Q
chemical
A
amino sugar
glucose and glucoamine
2
Q
mechanism of action
A
used to create glycosaminoglycan
decreased precursor of articular cartilage
stimulate synovial fluid production
improves healing of articular cartilage
anti-inflammatory
3
Q
clinical
A
short term pain relief
reduced GI disturbance comapred to ibruprofen