Alrestatin
Alrestatin
Alrestatin (pronounced: al-res-ta-tin) is a type of drug used in the treatment of diabetes. It belongs to the class of medications known as aldose reductase inhibitors.
Etymology
The term "Alrestatin" is derived from the words "aldose reductase" and "inhibitor". "Aldose reductase" refers to the enzyme that this drug inhibits, and "inhibitor" refers to the drug's function.
Usage
Alrestatin is used to treat complications of diabetes, particularly those affecting the eyes and nerves. It works by inhibiting the enzyme aldose reductase, which is involved in the conversion of glucose to sorbitol. This process is thought to contribute to the damage seen in diabetic neuropathy and retinopathy.
Related Terms
- Aldose reductase: An enzyme that converts glucose to sorbitol.
- Aldose reductase inhibitors: A class of drugs that inhibit the enzyme aldose reductase.
- Diabetes: A chronic disease characterized by high levels of sugar in the blood.
- Neuropathy: Damage to the nerves, often caused by high blood sugar levels.
- Retinopathy: Damage to the retina, often caused by high blood sugar levels.
- Sorbitol: A sugar alcohol that is produced by the body.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alrestatin
- Wikipedia's article - Alrestatin
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