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Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin

INFORMATION ABOUT EPALRESTAT + METHYLCOBALAMIN

Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin Uses

Epalrestat+Methylcobalamin is used in the treatment of Diabetic nerve pain.

How Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin works

Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin is a combination of two medicines: Epalrestat and methylcobalamin which treat diabetic nerve disease. Epalrestat is an aldose reductase inhibitor. It blocks the accumulation of sorbitol in cells, which has been related in causing diabetic nerve disease. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which helps in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells.

Common side effects of Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common
Nausea, Vomiting, Increased liver enzymes
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Last updated
18 Feb 2020 | 11:54 AM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin

  • Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
  • Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you have:
    • Cut or sore on your feet that is infectious or not healing
    • Burning or tingling sensation in arm or feet that hamper your routine activities
    • Trouble in digestion, urination, or sexual functioning
    • Dizziness
  • To prevent diabetic nerve pain, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.