Drketolog Tablet
Manufacturer
DR Best pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Drketolog 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
Drketolog 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 Drketolog 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. Drketolog 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 Drketolog Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Drketolog Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Drketolog Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Drketolog 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 Drketolog 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 Drketolog Tablet?
Drketolog Tablet contains a combination of essential amino acids. When used as therapy, it helps with metabolic balance in the body. It's most commonly prescribed for nutrition and dietary supplement purposes in patients with chronic kidney failure to prevent an increase in urea levels due to non-essential amino acid intake.
What disease conditions can Drketolog Tablet be used for?
Drketolog Tablet is mainly used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. It may also be used during heart surgery to reduce complications. Its use is occasionally considered with physiotherapy for tendon pain, and it's been reported for treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but this usage is very rare.
Is Drketolog Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Drketolog Tablet comprises a mixture of various essential amino acids. It's mainly used to prevent and treat damages related to faulty or insufficient 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. While both Drketolog Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate have similar uses, they are not identical.
How is Drketolog Tablet administered?
Adults usually take the tablets with meals to aid in proper absorption of amino acids. The tablets should not be chewed. In cases of kidney failure, Drketolog Tablet needs to be taken alongside dietary protein restriction. Treatment duration depends on the severity of the kidney problem; always follow your doctor's instructions and contact them if experiencing discomfort or an adverse reaction.
