Glucosamine
MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM
Data last refreshed: (DrugCentral release 2024-11-01)
Key facts
Glucosamine is a drug catalogued in DrugCentral.
- ATC code: M01AX05 (Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids).
- Molecular formula: C6H13NO5; molecular weight 179.17 g/mol.
Indications & contraindications
Drug–disease relationships curated by DrugCentral (OMOP / SNOMED concepts).
Contraindications (10)
- Arteriosclerosis obliterans
- Diabetes mellitus
- Hypercalcemia
- Hyperlipidemia
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertensive disorder
- Hypervitaminosis D
- Kidney disease
- Kidney stone
- Sarcoidosis
Regulatory approvals (1)
| Date | Agency | Marketed as | Applicant | Orphan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | FDA | — | — |
ATC classification
| ATC code | Therapeutic hierarchy |
|---|---|
M01AX05 | MUSCULO-SKELETAL SYSTEM › ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS › ANTIINFLAMMATORY AND ANTIRHEUMATIC PRODUCTS, NON-STEROIDS › Other antiinflammatory and antirheumatic agents, non-steroids |
Reported adverse-event signals
Strongest FDA FAERS disproportionality signals (log-likelihood ratio). A signal is a statistical association in spontaneous reports, not proof that the drug causes the event.
| MedDRA term | LLR |
|---|---|
| Muscle injury | 884.5 |
| Lip dry | 838.0 |
| Duodenal ulcer perforation | 836.1 |
| Mobility decreased | 804.1 |
| Liver injury | 775.5 |
| Deep vein thrombosis postoperative | 774.8 |
| Helicobacter infection | 764.9 |
| Creatinine renal clearance decreased | 707.7 |
| Sedation complication | 705.5 |
| Folliculitis | 702.4 |
| Autoimmune disorder | 691.9 |
| Fibromyalgia | 682.8 |
Chemical structure
| Molecular formula | C6H13NO5 |
|---|---|
| Molecular weight | 179.17 g/mol |
| CAS number | 3416-24-8 |
| InChIKey | MSWZFWKMSRAUBD-IVMDWMLBSA-N |
| PubChem CID | 439213 |
Frequently asked questions
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What is the chemical formula of Glucosamine?
Glucosamine has the molecular formula C6H13NO5 and a molecular weight of 179.17 g/mol.
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Sources
- DrugCentral drug card 1307 — structure, indications, targets, approvals, pharmacologic classes (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- ChEMBL CHEMBL493287 — compound record and bioactivity
- PubChem CID 439213 — chemical identifiers
- DrugBank DB01296 — drug record
- FDA UNII N08U5BOQ1K — substance identity
- DailyMed: FDA labels for Glucosamine — current prescribing information (label search)
- FDA Adverse Event Reporting System (openFDA FAERS) — adverse-event signals, as aggregated by DrugCentral
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