Ketohalts-DS Tablet
Manufacturer
Sudha Lifesciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Ketohalts-DS Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It helps reduce urea levels in the blood and delays the need for long-term dialysis.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ketohalts-DS 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 Ketohalts-DS 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. Ketohalts-DS Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Ketohalts-DS Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called nutritional supplements. It follows the same catabolic pathways as amino acids and works by improving the metabolism of protein in the body, thereby improving renal function.
Quick Tips
You have been prescribed Ketohalts-DS Tablet for the 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 Ketohalts-DS Tablet used for?
Ketohalts-DS Tablet is a nutritional supplement that provides essential amino acids to the body. It is primarily used in patients with chronic kidney failure, as it helps prevent an unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to non-essential amino acid intake.
What disease conditions can Ketohalts-DS Tablet be used for?
Ketohalts-DS Tablet is commonly used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. It may also be given during heart surgery to reduce the risk of complications, and rarely used alongside physiotherapy for pain management in tendons.
How does Ketohalts-DS Tablet differ from Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
While both are amino acid-based supplements, Ketohalts-DS Tablet is a combination of essential amino acids primarily used for protein metabolism issues in chronic kidney disease. In contrast, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate combines arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid, but shares similar uses with Ketohalts-DS Tablet.
How should I take Ketohalts-DS Tablet?
Adults should take the tablets during meals to facilitate proper absorption. The tablets should not be chewed and should be given alongside dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure, following your doctor's advice.
