Ketoneph Tablet
Manufacturer
Rencord Life Sciences Pvt Ltd
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Ketoneph Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Ketoneph 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 Ketoneph 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. Ketoneph 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 Ketoneph Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Information regarding the use of Ketoneph Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy Warning
Information regarding the use of Ketoneph Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
How it works
Ketoneph 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 Ketoneph 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 Ketoneph Tablet used for?
Ketoneph Tablet is a form of essential amino acid therapy that provides metabolic benefits to the body. It is commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure, helping to prevent unnecessary increases in urea levels in the blood.
In what disease conditions can Ketoneph Tablet be used?
Ketoneph Tablet is most commonly used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. It may also be used during heart surgery to reduce the risk of complications, and in the treatment of pain in tendons, intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and bacterial infections, although these uses are less common.
How does Ketoneph Tablet differ from Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
While both Ketoneph Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate have similar uses, they are distinct in their composition. Ketoneph Tablet is a combination of various essential amino acids, primarily used to prevent and treat damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. In contrast, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid.
How should Ketoneph Tablet be taken?
The usual recommendation is to take the tablets during meals for proper absorption. The tablets should not be chewed, and it's essential to follow your doctor's advice regarding the duration of treatment, especially in cases of kidney failure. If you experience any uneasiness, discomfort, or reaction, please contact your doctor immediately.
