Substance / Medication

Glucosamine

Overview

Active Ingredient
glucosamine
RxNorm CUI
4845
Labeler: Home Aide Diagnostics, Inc.Updated: 2015-03-09T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

View full prescribing information on DailyMed

Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

9 trials linked to this intervention

9
Total Trials
0
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Efficiency of Glucosamine in Treating Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Meta-Analytic Umbrella Review.
Sivakumar Sasidharan, Kumar Prabhakaran Prem, Prasanna Palindla Lakshmi et al. · Curr Rheumatol Rev · 2025
PMID: 38867545Meta-Analysis
Efficacy of the use of chondroitin sulphate and glucosamine for the treatment of temporomandibular joint dysfunction: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Ruiz-Romero Víctor, Toledano-Serrabona Jorge, Gay-Escoda Cosme · Cranio · 2025
PMID: 35588467Meta-Analysis
The Safety and Efficacy of Glucosamine and/or Chondroitin in Humans: A Systematic Review.
Baden Kyrie Eleyson R, Hoeksema Sarah L, Gibson Nathan et al. · Nutrients · 2025
PMID: 40647198Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Evaluation of efficacy and safety of glucosamine sulfate, chondroitin sulfate, and their combination regimen in the management of knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Rabade Anvita, Viswanatha Gollapalle Lakshminarayanashastry, Nandakumar Krishnadas et al. · Inflammopharmacology · 2024
PMID: 38581640Meta-Analysis
Role of Glucosamine and Chondroitin in the Prevention of Cancer: A Meta-Analysis.
Liu Bo, Yang Wenxing, Zhang Kui · Nutr Cancer · 2023
PMID: 36715012Meta-Analysis
Oral Glucosamine in the Treatment of Temporomandibular Joint Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.
Derwich Marcin, Górski Bartłomiej, Amm Elie et al. · Int J Mol Sci · 2023
PMID: 36902359Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Efficacy and safety of the combination of glucosamine and chondroitin for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Meng Zhengyuan, Liu Jiakun, Zhou Nan · Arch Orthop Trauma Surg · 2023
PMID: 35024906Meta-Analysis
Effect of Polyglucosamine on Weight Loss and Metabolic Parameters in Overweight and Obesity: A Systemic Review and Meta-Analysis.
Perna Simone, Basharat Sana N M, Ali Khawla F et al. · Nutrients · 2020
PMID: 32784736Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Glucosamine (substance)
SNOMED CT
70237008
UMLS CUI
C0017718
RxNorm CUI
4845
Labeler
Home Aide Diagnostics, Inc.

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 2 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

2
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
9
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.