Alrista Forte Tablet

Description

Alrista Forte Tablet is used in the treatment of diabetic nerve disease. It reduces pain and protects the nerve fibers from damage. This medicine also promotes regeneration of nerve cells. It is used along with other blood sugar lowering medications in order to prevent further nerve injury. Alrista Forte Tablet may be taken with or without food, but you should try to take it at the same time every day. The dose will be decided by your doctor. Do not stop taking it without asking your doctor. If you do, your blood sugar levels may increase and put you at risk of serious complications like kidney damage and blindness. This medicine is only part of a treatment program that should include a healthy diet, regular exercise, and weight reduction as advised by your doctor. The most common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, drowsiness, dizziness, uncoordinated body movements, and increased liver enzymes. However, these are temporary and usually subside on their own. Please consult your doctor if these do not resolve or persist for a longer duration. Before taking this medicine, inform your doctor if you have any kidney or liver problems or a urinary tract infection or if you are on water pills (diuretics). Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Avoid excessive alcohol intake while taking it as this may increase the risk of developing some side effects. Monitor your blood sugar levels regularly while taking this medicine.

Introduction

In Diabetic nerve pain Alrista Forte Tablet is a combination of medicines used to treat long-lasting (chronic) pain caused by nerve damage due to diabetes. It reduces pain and its associated symptoms such as mood changes, sleep problems, and tiredness. Pregabalin, an active ingredient of this medicine, is thought to work by interfering with pain signals that travel through the damaged nerves and the brain. It also improves nerve conduction. Taking Alrista Forte Tablet regularly will improve your physical and social functioning and overall quality of life.

Benefits

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. Alrista Forte Tablet is to be taken empty stomach.

How to use

Alrista Forte Tablet 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.

Safety Advice

- Alcohol : UNSAFE - It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Alrista Forte Tablet. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Alrista Forte Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Information regarding the use of Alrista Forte Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. - Driving : UNSAFE - Alrista Forte Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Alrista Forte Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Alrista Forte Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Alrista Forte Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alrista Forte Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.