Epalrestat

Written By Dr. Radhika Dua

Reviewed By Dr. Shilpa Garcha

Last updated 08 Nov 2024 | 06:28 AM (UTC)

Epalrestat Uses

Epalrestat is used in the treatment of diabetic nerve pain.

How Epalrestat works

Epalrestat is an aldose reductase inhibitor. It blocks the accumulation of sorbitol in cells, which has been related to causing diabetic nerve disease.

Common side effects of Epalrestat

Nausea, Vomiting, Abnormal liver function

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Medicine brands for Epalrestat

Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹65 to ₹65

1 variant(s)

Restat

Grownbury Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹98 to ₹98

1 variant(s)

Axonet

Sparsh Remedies Pvt Ltd

₹249 to ₹249

1 variant(s)

Epalrest

Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

₹110 to ₹110

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Epalrestat

Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
If you have existing diabetic nerve disease, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
If you have a foot injury or open wound, avoid engaging in weight-bearing activities.
Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
If you have existing diabetic nerve disease, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
If you have a foot injury or open wound, avoid engaging in weight-bearing activities.