Diacerein:

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.

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