Epalrestat
CAS NO.: 82159-09-9
MF: C15H13NO3S2
EINECS NO.: 675-018-0
MF: C15H13NO3S2
EINECS NO.: 675-018-0
API178
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Epalrestat is used as aldose reductase inhibitor, can reversibly inhibit the glucose into sorbitol and the role of aldose reductase.
Obstacle for diabetic nerve endings caused by symptoms, vibration sense abnormalities, abnormal changes in heart rate improved.
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Epalrestat is the second aldose reductase inhibitor to be introduced worldwide and the first to be launched in Japan.
The compound is indicated for the treatment of diabetic neuropathy.
It is also being investigated for diabetic retinopathy and nephropathy.



