Ketalog 200mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Ketalog 200mg 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.
Ketalog 200mg Tablet is used to treat many disorders caused due to decreased levels of chemicals (proteins and amino acids) in the body
Ketalog 200mg Tablet is used to treat many disorders caused due to decreased levels of chemicals (proteins and amino acids) in the body
Uses of Ketalog Tablet
Benefits of Ketalog Tablet
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. Ketalog 200mg 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.
Side effects of Ketalog Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Ketalog
- No common side effects seen
How to use Ketalog Tablet
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. Ketalog 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ketalog 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketalog 200mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketalog 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ketalog 200mg 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
Ketalog 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ketalog 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ketalog 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Ketalog Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Ketalog 200mg 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.
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Ketalog 200mg Tablet 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.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Amino acids
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
UROLOGY
Action Class
Amino acids
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Ketalog 200mg Tablet
Thrice A Day
50%
Twice A Day
38%
Once A Day
12%
FAQs
Q. What is Ketalog 200mg Tablet?
Ketalog 200mg Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Ketalog 200mg 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 Ketalog 200mg Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Ketalog 200mg Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Ketalog 200mg 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 Ketalog 200mg Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Ketalog 200mg 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 Ketalog 200mg Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.
Q. How is Ketalog 200mg 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. Ketalog 200mg 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.
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