Ketosteril Tablet
Rs.720for 1 strip(s) (20 tablets each)
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food interaction for Ketosteril Tablet
alcohol interaction for Ketosteril Tablet
pregnancy interaction for Ketosteril Tablet
lactation interaction for Ketosteril Tablet
food
alcohol
pregnancy
lactation
Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Ketosteril NA Tablet
Alpha Ketoanalogue(NA)
Ketosteril tablet uses
{med_name} is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
How ketosteril tablet works
Ketosteril 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 ketosteril tablet
No common side effects seen
SUBSTITUTES FOR Ketosteril Tablet
No substitutes found
Expert advice FOR Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril NA Tablet
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Q. What is Ketosteril Tablet?
Ketosteril Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Ketosteril Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.