Linalog Tablet
Manufacturer
Wonne International
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Linalog Tablet is a nutritional supplement used to treat chronic kidney disease by reducing urea levels in the blood and delaying the progression of kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Linalog 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 Linalog 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. Linalog Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Linalog 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 Linalog 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 Linalog Tablet?
Linalog Tablet is a medication containing essential amino acids. It aids the body's metabolic processes when used for treatment purposes. Linalog Tablet is typically prescribed for patients with chronic kidney failure to help prevent an increase in urea levels (a waste product) that can occur due to the intake of non-essential amino acids.
In what disease conditions can Linalog Tablet be used?
Linalog Tablet is most commonly prescribed for long-term kidney disease management as a nutritional supplement. It's also utilized during heart surgeries to reduce complications. It's occasionally used in conjunction with physiotherapy for pain relief in tendons, but this application is rare. Linalog Tablet may also be used in treating digestive disorders (e.g., intestinal and stomach problems), lung diseases, and bacterial infections, though these applications are uncommon.
Is Linalog Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Linalog Tablet comprises various essential amino acids. It primarily helps prevent protein metabolism issues that arise in chronic kidney disease. In contrast, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both are used for similar purposes, they differ in their composition.
How is Linalog Tablet given?
Adults typically consume Linalog Tablet with meals to ensure proper amino acid absorption. They should not be chewed and must be taken along with a restricted diet of protein for patients with kidney failure. Treatment duration depends on the severity of the kidney disease, and patients should follow their doctor's instructions and contact them immediately if they experience any discomfort or adverse reactions.
