Alrista

Alrista Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Food Interaction and all others data.

Alrista is aldose reductase inhibitor. The aldose reductase inhibitors have a distinct mechanism of action, affecting the underlying disease process in diabetic neuropathy, although the extent of the polyol pathway involvement is yet to be determined. Alrista reduces sorbitol accumulation in the sciatic nerve, erythrocytes. Alrista may improve motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity and subjective neuropathy symptoms.

Trade Name Alrista
Generic Epalrestat
Epalrestat Other Names Epalrestat
Type Sr Tablet, Tablet
Formula C15H13NO3S2
Weight Average: 319.39
Monoisotopic: 319.033685631
Groups Investigational
Therapeutic Class Aldose reductase inhibitor
Manufacturer Macleods Pharmaceuticals
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Alrista
Alrista

Uses

Diabetic neuropathy

Dosage

Alrista dosage

In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (50 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, three times daily, before meal. The dosage may be adjusted according to the age or symptoms.

Side Effects

The most commonly reported adverse reactions include abdominal pain, nausea, rash, itch, erythema and blister.

Precaution

Urine may turn yellowish brown or reddish after taking the medicine, because the yellowish brown or reddish color is attributed to components of this medicine.

Interaction

There are no known drug interactions and none well documented.

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding use

Pregnancy Category- Not Classified. FDA has not yet classified the drug into a specified pregnancy category

Contraindication

Hypersensitivity. Pregnant or breastfeeding.

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