Diacerein

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Diacerein
Systematic (IUPAC) name
4,5-diacetyloxy-9,10-dioxo-anthracene-2-
carboxylic acid
Identifiers
CAS number 13739-02-1
ATC code M01AX21
PubChem 26248
Chemical data
Formula C19H12O8 
Mol. mass 368.294 g/mol
Synonyms Diacetylrhein, diacerhein
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability  ?
Protein binding 99%
Metabolism Hepatic: deacetylation to rhein, later glucuronidation and sulfate conjugation
Half life 4 to 5 hours
Excretion Renal (30%)
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

Lacking information

Legal status
Routes Oral

Diacerein (INN), also known as diacetylrhein, is a drug used in the treatment of osteoarthritis. It works by inhibiting interleukin-1.

A 2005 Cochrane review found diacerein to be slightly, but significantly, more effective than placebo in controlling the pain of osteoarthritis.[1]

[edit] Side effects

The most common side effects of diacerein treatment are gastrointestinal, such as diarrhea.[1][2]

[edit] References

  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ (French) Diacereine. BIAM (March 24, 1999). Retrieved on 2007-06-13.