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Epstat 150mg Tablet SR

Prescription Required
Marketer
Globus Labs
SALT COMPOSITION
Epalrestat (150mg)
Storage
Store below 25°C
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Product introduction

Epstat 150mg Tablet SR is used to treat diabetic nerve pain. Poorly controlled diabetes can eventually lead to diabetic nerve disease (neuropathy) as a complication. This medicine helps to relieve symptoms like burning pain and numbness seen in people with diabetic nerve disease.

Epstat 150mg Tablet SR is a medicine used in the treatment of diabetic nerve disease. It helps to prevent pain due to nerve damage in patients of diabetes. This medicine should be used along with other diabetes medicines to prevent long term complications. It may occasionally cause nausea as a side effect in some patients.

Uses of Epstat Tablet SR

Benefits of Epstat Tablet SR

In Diabetic nerve pain

High levels of blood sugar (glucose) levels in diabetic patients can cause damage to nerves and this can cause pain sensation. Epstat 150mg Tablet SR 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 Epstat 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

Common side effects of Epstat

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abnormal liver function

How to use Epstat Tablet SR

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Epstat 150mg Tablet SR may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol
UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Epstat 150mg Tablet SR.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Epstat 150mg Tablet SR during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Epstat 150mg Tablet SR during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Epstat 150mg Tablet SR alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epstat 150mg Tablet SR in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Epstat 150mg Tablet SR in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Epstat 150mg Tablet SR
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Epalpex 150 SR Tablet
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Quick tips

  • Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
  • If you have existing diabetic nerve disease, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
  • If you have a foot injury or open wound, avoid engaging in weight-bearing activities.

Fact Box

Chemical Class
Carboxylic acid Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI DIABETIC
Action Class
Aldose reductase inhibitor

Patient concerns

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Diabetic patients nerve related pain treatment
Dr. Sanjay Bhatt
Physician
Write duration of diabetes
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My father age is 50.he is diabetic.latest hba1c is 6.8 .he feels some strech(light pain in nerves) in stomach nerves when he stands or while walking.this problem is from long time(7-8 mnts old).he is fine when lie down.all the abdomen reports ct scan and ultrasound are all clear. latest results of esr(28) , and D3(29.4) can u suggest what the problem can be?if u find any problem in these reports plz provide the remedy.thanks in advance.
Dr. Vikas Sharma
Neurology
Cud be diabetic neuropathy Get nerve conduction done
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    References

    1. Ramirez MA, Borja NL. Epalrestat: An aldose reductase inhibitor for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Pharmacotherapy. 2008;28(5):646-55. [Accessed 18 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:External Link
    2. Hotta N, Akanuma Y, Kawamori R, et al. Long-term clinical effects of epalrestat, an aldose reductase inhibitor, on diabetic peripheral neuropathy: the 3-year, multicenter, comparative Aldose Reductase Inhibitor-Diabetes Complications Trial. Diabetes Care. 2006;29(7):1538-44. [Accessed 27 Mar. 2017] (online) Available from:External Link

    Marketer details

    Name: Globus Labs
    Address: 309, 3rd Floor, Gupta Tower, Commercial Complex, Azadpur, Delhi, India - 110033
    Country of origin: India
    Expires on or after: February, 2025

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    Email ID: [email protected]
    Phone Number: 0124-4166666
    Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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