Treatment of Liver disease

In Treatment of Liver disease Alguard Infusion protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits stop smoking maintain a healthy weight and do not drink too much alcohol.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Alguard Infusion is a combination of amino acids that are used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.Alguard Infusion must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.This medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine inform your doctor. If any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes difficulty in swallowing shortness of breath swelling etc.) occurs you must call for immediate medical help.Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alguard Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Alguard Infusion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Alguard Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Alguard Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Alguard Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Alguard Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Alguard Infusion please consult your doctor.

Chemical Class :: Amino acids|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: GASTRO INTESTINAL

Treatment of Liver disease

Injection site reactions (pain swelling redness)

Q. Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Alguard Infusion?::: No it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Alguard Infusion. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although there are no reported interaction. Still in cases of liver failure alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.| Q. What is Alguard Infusion?::: Alguard Infusion is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.| Q. What is the use of Alguard Infusion in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?::: Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Alguard Infusion works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This as a result helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.| Q. How is Alguard Infusion given?::: Alguard Infusion can be given daily as an injection that is injected into the veins. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.