EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET
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Alcohol
Safe if prescribed
Avoid consumption of alcohol while taking EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET as it may cause increased dizziness.
Pregnancy
Consult your doctor
Limited information is available regarding the use of EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET in pregnant women. Please consult your doctor if you have any concerns regarding this, your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast Feeding
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Limited information is available regarding the use of EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET in breastfeeding women. Consult your doctor before taking EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET; your doctor will decide whether EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET can be taken by breastfeeding mothers or not.
Driving
Safe if prescribed
EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET may cause dizziness. Do not drive or operate machinery unless you are alert.
Liver
Consult your doctor
EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET should not be used in patients with severe liver disease. Please consult your doctor if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Kidney
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EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET should be used with caution in patients with kidney impairment. Please consult your doctor if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.
Children
Safe if prescribed
EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET should not be given to children as safety and efficacy have not been established.
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About EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET
EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET 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.
EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET 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. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET prevents the accumulation of sorbitol, thereby helps in treating diabetic neuropathy.
You are advised to take EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET 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 EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET 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.
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EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET belongs to a group of medicines called aldose reductase inhibitors. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET is used for the management of diabetic neuropathy. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET 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. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET prevents sorbitol accumulation, thereby treating diabetic neuropathy (pain due to nerve damage).
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Side Effects of EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Headache
- Diarrhoea
Drug Warnings
Do not take EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney problems. Consult your doctor before taking EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET may cause drowsiness and dizziness, so drive only if you are alert. EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET is not recommended for children as safety and effectiveness have not been established. Avoid consuming alcohol with EPALPEX 150MG SR TABLET as it could lead to increased drowsiness and sleepiness.
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Diet & Lifestyle Advise
- Include food rich in vitamin B and D in your diet.
- Include cayenne pepper in your diet as it can help lower neuropathic pain.
- Exercising regularly helps in improving overall health and combating pain.
- Rest well, get plenty of sleep.
- Try taking a warm bath as it can be soothing.
- Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.
- Meditation and yoga can help lower stress, decrease pain sensitivity and improve coping skills.
- Acupuncture can be helpful by stimulating pressure points.
- Using essential oils for massages can help increase circulation.
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