Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

In Treatment of Chronic kidney disease Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. Ket- Aminos Tablet is a combination of essential amino acids which when combined with a low or very low protein diet slows down the progression of CKD and improves the quality of life. It also helps in the elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function. However you must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take it as advised to get maximum benefit.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Ket- Aminos Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Ket- Aminos Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It reduces urea levels in the blood and helps prevent the progression of kidney disease. This way it delays the risk of undergoing long-term dialysis.Ket- Aminos Tablet is to be taken by mouth with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking it along with a low-protein diet may help get the best of the medicine. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during treatment. While you are taking this medicine your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.This medicine is usually well tolerated with no common side effects. Ensure regular doctor consultation to evaluate medicine effects on your body. Before taking Ket- Aminos Tablet it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew crush or break it. Ket- Aminos Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ket- Aminos Tablet. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Ket- Aminos Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> Information regarding the use of Ket- Aminos Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> It is not known whether Ket- Aminos Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. | - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED <p> Ket- Aminos Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ket- Aminos Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR <p> There is limited information available on the use of Ket- Aminos Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Ket- Aminos Tablet take it as soon as possible. However if it is almost time for your next dose skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Chemical Class :: Amino acids|Habit Forming :: No|Therapeutic Class :: UROLOGY|Action Class :: Amino acids

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

No common side effects seen

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Q. What is Ket- Aminos Tablet?::: Ket- Aminos Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Ket- Aminos 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 Ket- Aminos Tablet be used?::: Most commonly Ket- Aminos Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Ket- Aminos 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 Ket- Aminos Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?::: Ket- Aminos 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 Ket- Aminos Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different their uses are almost similar.| Q. How is Ket- Aminos Tablet given?::: The usual advice for an adult is to take the tablets during meals as it helps in proper absorption or usage of the amino acids. The tablets must not be chewed. Ket- Aminos Tablet should be given along with dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the kidney problem. Follow your doctor’s advice and if you notice any uneasiness/discomfort or reaction immediately contact your doctor.