Epalridase

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

Epalridase 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. Epalridase reduces sorbitol accumulation in the sciatic nerve, erythrocytes. Epalridase may improve motor and sensory nerve conduction velocity and subjective neuropathy symptoms.

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

Uses

Diabetic neuropathy

Dosage

Epalridase 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.