Drug reference
thioctic acid
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Drug class
Gastrointestinal Tract (Supplements)
Mechanism of action
It is both fat- and water-soluble. The proposed mechanisms of action of ALA are as an antioxidant, scavenging of free radicals, and metal ion chelation. ALA is approved in Germany for the management of diabetes-associated polyneuropathies
Common side effects
- Nausea
- Skin rash
Related conditions
Frequently asked questions
What drug class is thioctic acid?
thioctic acid belongs to: Gastrointestinal Tract.
How does thioctic acid work?
It is both fat- and water-soluble. The proposed mechanisms of action of ALA are as an antioxidant, scavenging of free radicals, and metal ion chelation. ALA is approved in Germany for the management of diabetes-associated polyneuropathies
What are the common side effects of thioctic acid?
Nausea, Skin rash
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