Epalrestat


Generic Medicine Info
Indications and Dosage
Oral
Diabetic neuropathy
Adult: 50 mg tid.
Action
Description:
Mechanism of Action: Epalrestat inhibits aldose reductase enzyme which catalyses the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. Accumulation of sorbitol in certain cells occurs only in conditions of hyperglycaemia and resulting in hyperosmotic effect which may be involved in pathogenesis of some diabetic complications. Aldose reducatse inhibitors have no effect on blood-glucose concentrations.
MIMS Class
Antidiabetic Agents
References
Buckingham R (ed). Epalrestat. Martindale: The Complete Drug Reference [online]. London. Pharmaceutical Press. https://www.medicinescomplete.com. Accessed 16/09/2014.

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