This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: All India exam, Subject name: Anatomy
Epalrestat is a 
Select and explain. 
A. Antihypeensive drug, B. Antidiabetic drug, C. Anti tubercular drug, D. None of the above
D: None of the above
Answer: D: None of the above 
Explanation: Epalrestat is analdose reductase inhibitor. There by it reduces the formation of sorbitol from glucose. Sorbitol acts like a tissue toxin. "Long-term treatment with epalrestat is well tolerated and can effectively delay the progression of diabetic neuropathy and ameliorate the associated symptoms of the disease, paicularly in subjects with good glycemic control and limited microangiopathy." Epalrestat is a drug that we use in diabetic but it is not a antidiabetic drug (i.e. it does not reduce the blood sugar level).