Alketo Tablet
Manufacturer
Pharma Biological
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Alketo 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
Alketo 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 Alketo 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. Alketo 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 Alketo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Alketo Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Alketo Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Alketo 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 Alketo 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Alketo Tablet?
Alketo Tablet contains essential amino acids. It provides metabolic benefits to the body when administered therapeutically. It's primarily used for nutritional therapy or as dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medication helps prevent an increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids by individuals with kidney failure.
In which disease conditions can Alketo Tablet be used?
Alketo Tablet is commonly used as a nutritional supplement for long-term kidney disease. It is also given during heart surgery to reduce the risk of complications. Additionally, it has been reported to be used rarely alongside physiotherapy for treating tendon pain. It may also be used in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an adjunct treatment in bacterial infections, but only rarely.
Is Alketo Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Alketo Tablet is a mixture of several essential amino acids. It's primarily used to prevent and treat damage caused by faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate contains the essential amino acids arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. While both Alketo Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate have similar applications, they are distinct compounds.
How is Alketo Tablet given?
For adults, the tablets should be taken with meals for optimal absorption or utilization of amino acids. They must not be chewed and should be administered along with dietary protein restriction when treating kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of kidney disease. It's important to follow your doctor's instructions and report any uneasiness or discomfort, or adverse reactions immediately.
