Diacerein:

It is an anthrquinone derivative. 

It inhibits interiukin -1, an important cytokine implicated in osteoarthritis. 

Diacerein has beneficial effects on the anabolic processes that occur in the cartilage. 

It increases the production of transforming growth factor – b that triggers chondrocyte proliferation and stimulates the production of coilagen, proteglycans and hyaluroan .

Indication : 

• Osteoarthritis, 
• Symptomatic relief from deep achy pain, 
• Morning stiffness & muscle spasm.