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EPALRIDASE TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors used to manage diabetic neuropathy. Diabetic neuropathy is a chronic progressive nerve disease which causes nerve pain due to nerve damage in diabetic patients. It mostly affects the legs and feet.
EPALRIDASE TABLET contains ‘Epalrestat’ that works by inhibiting 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. EPALRIDASE TABLET prevents the accumulation of sorbitol, thereby helps in treating diabetic neuropathy.
You are advised to take EPALRIDASE TABLET for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain 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.
Consult your doctor before taking EPALRIDASE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPALRIDASE TABLET may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. EPALRIDASE TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with EPALRIDASE TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and dizziness. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and medicines to rule out any side-effects.
Uses of EPALRIDASE TABLET
Diabetic neuropathy (diabetic nerve pain)
Medicinal Benefits
EPALRIDASE TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. EPALRIDASE TABLET is used for the management of diabetic neuropathy. EPALRIDASE TABLET 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. EPALRIDASE TABLET prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).
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Side Effects of EPALRIDASE TABLET
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
In-Depth Precautions and Warning
Drug Warnings
Do not take EPALRIDASE TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking EPALRIDASE TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPALRIDASE TABLET may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. EPALRIDASE TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with EPALRIDASE TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness.
Drug Interactions
Drug-Drug Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.
Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found/established.
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Safety Advice
Alcohol
unsafeAvoid consumption of alcohol while taking EPALRIDASE TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
cautionLimited information is available regarding the use of EPALRIDASE TABLET in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
cautionLimited information is available regarding the use of EPALRIDASE TABLET in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking EPALRIDASE TABLET; your doctor will decide whether EPALRIDASE TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
cautionEPALRIDASE TABLET may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
cautionEPALRIDASE TABLET should not be used in patients with severe liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
cautionEPALRIDASE TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
cautionEPALRIDASE TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
Habit Forming
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.
- Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help lower neuropathic pain.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
- Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
- Try taking a warm bath as it can be soothing.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
- Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
- Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
Other Information (EPA0009)
This item is Not Returnable.
Expires on or after - Sep-23
Patients Concern
Disease/Condition Glossary
Diabetic neuropathy: Diabetic neuropathy is a condition in which nerve damage occurs due to high blood glucose levels. It mostly damages the nerves in the legs and feet. Diabetic neuropathic pain is common in patients with type1 and type2 diabetes, which usually develops slowly. If you have diabetes and experience numbness, pain, tingling sensation, or weakness in the hands or legs, you must consult a doctor. The pain could be intermittent or continuous, which is felt as a prickling, stabbing, tingling or burning sensation. Symptoms include spontaneous, untriggered pain, unpleasant feeling, shooting, burning or stabbing pain, difficulty with coordination when walking, difficulty resting or sleeping, and evoked pain (pain caused by events usually not painful).
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PRODUCT SUBSTITUTES
EPALRIDASE TABLET
Country Of Origin
INDIA
Manufacturer/Marketer address
No. 10, 2nd Cross, Maravaneri, Salem - 636007, Tamil Nadu.
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