Diacerein (INN), also known as diacetylrhein, is a drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It works by inhibiting interleukin-1.
Additional recommended knowledge
A 2005 Cochrane review found diacerein to be slightly, but significantly, more effective than placebo in controlling the pain of osteoarthritis.[1]
Side effects
The most common side effects of diacerein treatment are gastrointestinal, such as diarrhea.[1][2]
References
- ^ a b Fidelix TS, Soares BG, Trevisani VF (2006). "Diacerein for osteoarthritis". Cochrane database of systematic reviews (Online) (1): CD005117. doi:10.1002/14651858.CD005117.pub2. PMID 16437519. Free summary
- ^ (French) Diacereine. BIAM (March 24, 1999). Retrieved on 2007-06-13.
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