Alrista SR Tablet is a medicine used to treat diabetic nerve pain (diabetic neuropathy), a common complication in people with uncontrolled or long-standing diabetes. When blood sugar stays high for a long time, it can damage nerves, especially in the feet and legs. This leads to symptoms like burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain. Alrista SR belongs to a class of drugs called aldose reductase inhibitors. It helps protect nerves from further damage and improves their function.
The tablet is usually prescribed along with other diabetes medications and lifestyle changes. A healthy diet, regular exercise, and controlled blood sugar levels can make this medicine more effective. While it does not reverse nerve damage, it significantly reduces discomfort and improves quality of life when taken regularly as prescribed. Full benefits may take a few weeks to months to appear, but continuing the treatment consistently is key.
Uses
- Diabetic nerve pain
Benefits of Alrista SR
- Relieves burning and tingling pain caused by diabetic nerve damage.
- Protects nerves by reducing harmful substances (like sorbitol) in nerve cells.
- Improves nerve function, which can support better balance and mobility.
- Enhances quality of life by reducing discomfort in daily activities.
- Slows the progression of diabetic neuropathy when used early and consistently.
How Alrista SR Tablet works
Alrista SR Tablet contains epalrestat, an aldose reductase inhibitor. In diabetic patients, excess blood sugar enters nerve cells. The sugar gets converted into sorbitol, a substance that builds up and damages nerves. Alrista SR blocks the enzyme aldose reductase, which is responsible for this conversion. This stops the accumulation of sorbitol. As a result, nerve damage is reduced or delayed. Nerve signals improve, and symptoms like pain, tingling, and numbness become less severe. Regular use also helps prevent further nerve injury. Early treatment gives better long-term outcomes.
Side effects
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abnormal liver function
- Fatigue
- Stomach discomfort
