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Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin

INFORMATION ABOUT EPALRESTAT + METHYLCOBALAMIN + PREGABALIN

Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin Uses

Epalrestat+Methylcobalamin+Pregabalin is used in the treatment of diabetic nerve pain.

How Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin works

Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin is a combination of three medicines: Epalrestat , Methylcobalamin and Pregabalin which treat diabetic nerve disease. Epalrestat an aldose reductase inhibitor. It blocks the accumulation of sorbitol in cells, which causes diabetic nerve disease. Methylcobalamin is a form of vitamin B which help in the production of myelin, a substance that protects nerve fibers and rejuvenates damaged nerve cells. Pregabalin is an alpha 2 delta ligand which decreases pain by modulating calcium channel activity of the nerve cells.

Common side effects of Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin

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
Nausea, Vomiting, Drowsiness, Dizziness, Tiredness, Uncoordinated body movements, Increased liver enzymes
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Last updated
03 Apr 2024 | 04:44 PM (UTC)
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Expert advice for Epalrestat + Methylcobalamin + Pregabalin

  • Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. 
  • Adherence to antidiabetic therapy can delay the onset of or prevent diabetic nerve disease.
  • Inform your doctor if you have:
    • Cut or sore on your feet that is infectious or not healing
    • Burning or tingling sensation in arm or feet that hamper your routine activities
    • Trouble in digestion, urination, or sexual functioning
    • Dizziness
  • To prevent diabetic nerve pain, wear proper footwear and examine your feet every day to detect lesions early.
  • Monitor your blood sugar level regularly.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.