Alrista SR Tablet 10’s 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. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s 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. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s prevents the accumulation of sorbitol, thereby helps in treating diabetic neuropathy. You are advised to take Alrista SR Tablet 10’s 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 Alrista SR Tablet 10’s if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with Alrista SR Tablet 10’s 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.
Medicinal Benefits
Alrista SR Tablet 10’s belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s is used for the management of diabetic neuropathy. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s 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. Alrista SR Tablet 10’s prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).
BENEFITS OF ALRISTA TABLET SR
High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Alrista SR Tablet blocks the action of those chemicals that are responsible for causing pain sensation and even inflammation of the nerves due to diabetes. By relieving pain, it helps improve your quality of life. Keep taking it as advised by the doctor to get the most benefit.
SIDE EFFECTS OF ALRISTA TABLET SR
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.
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