apollo

Select Address

Search Medicines
  • Login
  1. Home
  2. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER

  3. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER Substitute

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER Substitute

Substitutes safety advice
call Doctor

Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

EPALRESTAT-150MG

Uses:

Treatment of Diabetic neuropathy (diabetic nerve pain).

Medicinal Benefits:

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER is used to manage diabetic neuropathy. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER works by inhibiting the aldose reductase enzyme, which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol occurs due to hyperglycaemia in patients who have diabetes, which leads to nerve pain. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).

FAQs

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER is used to manage diabetic neuropathy, a chronic progressive nerve disease which causes nerve pain due to nerve damage in diabetic patients.

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER works by inhibiting aldose reductase enzyme which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Palestat 150mg Tablet ER prevents the accumulation of sorbitol, thereby helps in treating diabetic neuropathy.

Diarrhoea could be a side-effect of Palestat 150mg Tablet ER. Drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration and consume non-spicy meals if you experience diarrhoea. Consult your doctor if you have severe diarrhoea.

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER might cause high blood pressure. So, if you have hypertension, consult your doctor before taking Palestat 150mg Tablet ER. Regularly monitor blood pressure levels while taking Palestat 150mg Tablet ER.

Do not discontinue Palestat 150mg Tablet ER without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Palestat 150mg Tablet ER for as long as prescribed. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you feel any difficulty while taking Palestat 150mg Tablet ER.

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER may cause peripheral oedema. Peripheral oedema is the swelling of the hands and lower legs. Avoid sitting or standing for too long. Raise your legs by putting a pillow under the legs while lying down.

Palestat 150mg Tablet ER contains epalrestat, which is classified as an Aldose Reductase Inhibitor. It is used for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.

Some individuals may experience specific common side effects, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, and headache. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Follow your doctor's advice and take the right amount of medicine. Be aware of side effects and take care of yourself. If you're pregnant while on treatment, inform your doctor immediately. Don't take other medications unless instructed by the doctor. Alcohol consumption should be avoided. By following these precautions, you'll benefit most from your medicine and stay safe.

In some individuals, Palestat 150mg Tablet ER may cause vomiting as it is a common side effect of Palestat 150mg Tablet ER. This effect does not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.

Limited information is available regarding the use of Palestat 150mg Tablet ER in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant before taking Palestat 150mg Tablet ER, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.

It is best to consult your doctor before taking any other medicines with Palestat 150mg Tablet ER, as some medications may interact with it. Inform your doctor about all the medicines you're currently taking to ensure safe and effective treatment.