Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate
別名: Cosequin, Dasuquin, Restor-A-Flex, ProMotion, Seraquin
- **Patience is key:** Onset of any noticeable clinical improvement may require **2 to 6 weeks** of consistent daily treatment. - **Consistency matters:** Do not switch brands from the one prescribed without first contacting your veterinarian, as over-the-counter supplement quality varies drastically. - **Administration:** Tablets can be given as a treat or crumbled into food. Capsules can be opened and sprinkled onto wet or moistened dry food to ensure the pet consumes the full dose. - **Side effects:** Adverse effects are very unlikely, but mild gastrointestinal upset (soft stool, gas) has been reported. If this occurs and is troublesome, contact your veterinarian.
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
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用途
- Adjunctive treatment of cancer pain
- Adjunctive treatment of chronic pain
- Dietary Supplement (Cosequin For Cats)
- Navicular syndrome
- Dietary Supplement (Cosequin Concentrated Powder)
- Adjunctive treatment of chronic pain
- Adjunctive treatment of cancer pain
- Adjunctive treatment of chronic pain
- Dietary Supplement (Cosequin Regular Strength) - Small Dogs <25 lbs
- Dietary Supplement (Cosequin DS) - Medium/Large Dogs >25 lbs
給藥方式
可能的副作用
- Mild gastrointestinal upset
- Flatulence
- Stool softening or mild diarrhea
- Hypersensitivity reactions (rare, as products are derived from natural sources)
注意事項與禁忌
- Known hypersensitivity to glucosamine or chondroitin
- Use with caution in patients with bronchoconstrictive conditions (e.g., asthma), as glucosamine has been reported to exacerbate asthma symptoms in humans. Product quality varies widely; choose products with proven bioavailability. Products containing manganese could lead to manganese toxicity if given at very high dosages chronically.
藥物相互作用
- Doxorubicin: Glucosamine may induce resistance to this agent by reducing its inhibition of topoisomerase II.
- Etoposide: Glucosamine may induce resistance to this agent by reducing its inhibition of topoisomerase II.
- Warfarin: High doses of chondroitin/glucosamine may enhance coagulation effects and theoretically increase the International Normalized Ratio (INR).
- Heparin: High doses potentially could enhance the effects of heparin or other drugs that affect coagulation.
常見問題
Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate用於寵物有甚麼用途？
- **Patience is key:** Onset of any noticeable clinical improvement may require **2 to 6 weeks** of consistent daily treatment. - **Consistency matters:** Do not switch brands from the one prescribed without first contacting your veterinarian, as over-the-counter supplement quality varies drastically. - **Administration:** Tablets can be given as a treat or crumbled into food. Capsules can be opened and sprinkled onto wet or moistened dry food to ensure the pet consumes the full dose. - **Side effects:** Adverse effects are very unlikely, but mild gastrointestinal upset (soft stool, gas) has been reported. If this occurs and is troublesome, contact your veterinarian.
Glucosamine / Chondroitin Sulfate對我的寵物安全嗎？
劑量必須由獸醫按你寵物的個別情況決定。切勿在沒有獸醫指導下給予人類藥物或其他寵物的處方藥。
本文僅供一般健康教育，不能取代專業獸醫意見。如寵物身體不適，請諮詢獸醫。