Diacerein Pharmacology

Diacerein

About Diacerein
Interleukin-1 inhibitor, anthraquinones derivative, disease modifying anti-rheumatoid drug -NSAID, Anti osteoarthritic and cartilage-stimulating properties.
Mechanism of Action of Diacerein
Diacerein is an antirheumatic drug. It produces its action by inhibiting Interleukin-1. It is a disease modifying anti-rheumatoid drug used in the treatment of Osteoarthritis and chronic inflammatory arthritis.
Diacerein is a slow-acting, symptom-modifying and disease-structure modifying drug for osteoarthritis. In arthritis the cartilage that protects the ends of the bones breaks down and causes pain and swelling. Diacerein may slow down the breakdown of cartilage and relieve pain and swelling.
Pharmacokinets of Diacerein
Absorption: It is orally absorbed. Distribution: It is distributed mainly in protein bound form. Metabolism: It undergoes metabolism in the liver. Excretion: It is excreted mainly through urine.
Onset of Action for Diacerein
N/A
Duration of Action for Diacerein
N/A
Half Life of Diacerein
4 - 5 hours
Side Effects of Diacerein
1.Diarrhoea
2.Heartburn
3.Soft stools
4.Stomach pain
5.Frequent bowel movements
Contra-indications of Diacerein
Hypersensitivity to Diacerein
Special Precautions while taking Diacerein
1.Hepatic impairment
2.Renal impairment
Pregnancy Related Information
Contraindicated
Old Age Related Information
Use with caution
Breast Feeding Related Information
Contraindicated
Children Related Information
Not recommended
Indications for Diacerein
Osteoarthritis
Interactions for Diacerein
N/A
Typical Dosage for Diacerein
Adult: 100 mg / day in two divided doses.
Schedule of Diacerein
N/A
Storage Requirements for Diacerein
Stored in cool airtight container. Keep out of the reach of children.
Effects of Missed Dosage of Diacerein
Take the missed dose as soon as noticed and if it is the time for next dose then skip the missed dose. Continue the regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Effects of Overdose of Diacerein
Give supportive measures and symptomatic treatment

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