Ket- Aminos Tablet (10'S)

Manufacturer: United Biotech Pvt Ltd

Salt Composition : Alpha Ketoanalogue


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.


Basic Information

Mechanism Of Action

Alpha Ketoanalogue is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Alpha Ketoanalogue 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.

Pharmacokinets

Alpha Ketoanalogue is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Alpha Ketoanalogue 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.

Side Effects

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 Ket- Aminos

Increased calcium level in blood


Contra Indications

If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredient of Alpha Ketoanalogue Tablet.

If you have a high level of calcium in the blood.

If you have deficient protein metabolism.

Pregnancy Related Information

Information regarding the use of Ket- Aminos Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Product And Alcohol Interaction

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ket- Aminos Tablet. Please consult your doctor.


Breast Feeding Related Information

Information regarding the use of Ket- Aminos Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.


Indications

Alpha Ketoanalogue is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Alpha Ketoanalogue 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.

Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: ALPHA KETOANALOGUE may interact with antibiotics (ciprofloxacin, tetracycline), an antineoplastic agent (estramustine). Drug-Food Interactions: Avoid alcohol consumption while taking ALPHA KETOANALOGUE as it might cause unpleasant side effects. Drug-Disease Interactions: No interactions found.


Typical Dosage

Do not chew, crush or break it. Ket- Aminos Tablet may be taken with or without food

Storage Requirements

Store below 30°C


Effects Of Missed Dosage

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.


Effects Of Overdose

Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.


Expert Advice

You have been prescribed Ket- Aminos 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.

How To Use

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.


FAQs

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.