Does taking Epalrestat for glaucoma have an effect on intraocular pressure?

Epalrestat is an aldose reductase inhibitor, mainly used in the treatment of diabetic neuropathy. Oral administration of Epalrestat to patients with glaucoma does not usually have a significant effect on intraocular pressure, but the medication should be used under the guidance of a doctor. 1. Dosage form and indications: Epalrestat is commonly available in tablets and capsules, which are western drugs. Epalrestat can inhibit diabetic peripheral neuropathy, which can improve patients’ neurological dysfunction and self-perceived symptoms. Oral administration to patients with glaucoma usually does not affect intraocular pressure, and there is no relevant evidence-based evidence that this product affects intraocular pressure. 2. Adverse reactions: occasional erythema, pruritus, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain. 3. Contraindications: allergic to any component of the product is prohibited; contraindicated in pregnancy and lactation. 4. Precautions: caution for allergic individuals; once allergic manifestations occur, the drug should be immediately discontinued and appropriate treatment. Epalrestat should be taken under the guidance of a physician, do not self-medication.