Alfalog Tablet
Rs.405for 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each)
food interaction for Alfalog Tablet
alcohol interaction for Alfalog Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Alfalog Tablet
lactation interaction for Alfalog Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Alfalog Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfalog Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Alfalog Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Alfalog Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Alfalog NA Tablet
Alpha Ketoanalogue(NA)
Alfalog tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
How alfalog tablet works
Alfalog Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called nutritional supplements. It follows same catabolic pathways as amino acids and works by improving the metabolism of protein in the body, thereby improving the renal function.
Common side effects of alfalog tablet
No common side effects seen
SUBSTITUTES FOR Alfalog Tablet
No substitutes found
Expert advice FOR Alfalog Tablet
- You have been prescribed Alpha Ketoanalogue for treatment of chronic kidney disease.
- Taking it along with a low-protein diet helps in delaying the progression of kidney diseases and dialysis initiation.
- Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during therapy.
- Regularly monitor serum calcium levels as instructed by your doctor. Reduce your intake of vitamin D and other calcium sources if the levels are high.
Frequently asked questions FOR Alfalog NA Tablet
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Q. What is Alfalog Tablet?
Alfalog Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Alfalog Tablet is most commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids in patients with kidney failure.
Q. In what disease conditions can Alfalog Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Alfalog Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Alfalog Tablet is also given during heart surgery to reduce the chances of complications. It is also reported to be rarely used along with physiotherapy in the treatment of pain in tendons. It may also be used in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but very rarely.
Q. Is Alfalog Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Alfalog Tablet is a combination of various essential amino acids. It is mostly used in the prevention and treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of the essential amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both Alfalog Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.