Manufacturer: Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition : Alpha Ketoanalogue
Ketosteril 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 Ketosteril Tablet, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.
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.
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.
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 Ketosteril
Increased calcium level in blood
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.
Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ketosteril Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Information regarding the use of Ketosteril Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
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.
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.
Do not chew, crush or break it. Ketosteril Tablet may be taken with or without food
Store below 30°C
If you miss a dose of Ketosteril 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.
Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
You have been prescribed Ketosteril 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.
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. Ketosteril Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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.
Q. How is Ketosteril 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. Ketosteril 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.
