Alfaket Tablet
Manufacturer
Nephurocare Pharma Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Alfaket Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease, reducing urea levels in the blood and delaying the risk of undergoing long-term dialysis.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Alfaket 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 Alfaket Tablet, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.
Directions for 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. Alfaket Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
No common side effects listed.
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfaket Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Alfaket Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Alfaket Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Alfaket Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Alfaket 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. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during therapy.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alfaket Tablet?
Alfaket Tablet is a combination of essential amino acids used for metabolic support in individuals with chronic kidney failure. It helps regulate urea levels by preventing excessive buildup of non-essential amino acids in the body.
What diseases can Alfaket Tablet be used to treat?
Alfaket Tablet is mainly used as nutritional therapy or dietary supplement for long-term kidney disease. It also aids in reducing complications during heart surgery. While less common, it may be used alongside physiotherapy for pain management of tendons. Its use in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and some bacterial infections remains rare.
Is Alfaket Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Alfaket Tablet contains a combination of various essential amino acids. It primarily focuses on preventing damage caused by inadequate protein metabolism, particularly in chronic kidney disease. Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, on the other hand, is a blend of arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both products serve similar purposes, they differ in their composition.
How is Alfaket Tablet administered?
Alfaket Tablet should be taken with meals to aid optimal absorption or utilization of the amino acids. The tablets must not be chewed and should be given alongside dietary protein restriction for individuals with kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of kidney disease, and it's essential to follow your doctor's guidance for personalized care.
