Diacerin : Mnemonic

Diacerin is a DMOAD (Diseases Modifying Osteoarthritis Drug) –

DDiarrhea (not recommended in >65 years – more vulnerable to diarrhea)

IIL-1 Inhibition

AAnthraquinone

CChondroprotective effects

EEczema

RRashes

IIncrease in hepatic enzymes (contraindicated in patients with history of liver diseases)

NNSAID like efficacy after 1st month of treatment

diacerin
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