Rufix Forte

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

Diacerein is a prodrug which is metabolized to rhein. It is currently approved in France for the treatment of osteoarthritis although the use of diacerein is restricted due to the side effects including severe diarrhea . Diacerein is under investigation for the treatment of Insulin Resistance, Diabetes Mellitus (Type 2), and Diabetes-Related Complications.

Decreases inflammation and cartilage destruction and also corrects altered osteoblast acitivity .

Trade Name Rufix Forte
Generic Glucosamine Sulfate + Diacerein + Methyl Sulfonylmethane
Type Tablet
Therapeutic Class
Manufacturer Reckitt Benckiser
Available Country India
Last Updated: September 19, 2023 at 7:00 am
Rufix Forte
Rufix Forte

Uses

Diacerein is an slow-onset anthraquinone IL-1 inhibitor used in the treatment of degenerative joint diseases like osteoarthritis.

For the treatment of osteoarthritis affecting the hip or knee .

Rufix Forte is also used to associated treatment for these conditions: Osteoarthritis in the Hip Joint, Osteoarthritis of the Knee

How Rufix Forte works

Diacerein's active metabolite rhein Rhein reduces cartilage destruction by decreasing expression of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-1 and -3 as well as upregulating tissue inhibitor of matrix metalloproteinases which serve to reduce the activity of several MMPs . The anti-inflammatory action of rhein reduces the level of interleukin-1beta activity which plays a large role in reduction of extracellular matrix production, MMP activity, and continued inflammation . Rhein reduces abnormal osteoblast synthetic activity through an unknown mechanism .

Toxicity

Rhein Rhein has an oral LD50 of >5000mg/kg in mice. This is equivalent to a diacerein dose of >6476mg/kg.

Volume of Distribution

15-60L .

Elimination Route

Bioavailability of 50-60% . Entirely converted to the active metabolite rhein Rhein before reaching systemic circulation.

Half Life

4-10h .

Clearance

Total CL is 1.5L/h and renal CL is 0.1L/h .

Elimination Route

37% excreted in urine and 53% in feces as estimated in rats .

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