Winolog Tablet
Manufacturer
Win Health Pharma
Salt Composition
Alpha Ketoanalogue
Key Information
Short Description
Winolog Tablet is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Winolog 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 Winolog 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. Winolog Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works
Winolog 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 Winolog 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 Winolog Tablet?
Winolog Tablet is a nutritional supplement that provides essential amino acids, which can help to exert a metabolic benefit in the body. It is commonly used as a dietary supplement or nutrition therapy in patients with chronic kidney failure, particularly to prevent excessive urea levels in the blood.
In what disease conditions can Winolog Tablet be used?
Winolog Tablet is most commonly used as a nutritional supplement in patients with long-term kidney disease. It may also be prescribed during heart surgery to reduce the risk of complications, and in some cases, it may be used in combination with physiotherapy to treat pain in tendons. Additionally, it may be used to treat intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, although this is less common.
Is Winolog Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
No, Winolog Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are not the same. While both are combinations of amino acids, Winolog Tablet is a blend of various essential amino acids used to prevent and treat damages caused by faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate, on the other hand, is a combination of arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid, and its uses are similar to those of Winolog Tablet.
How is Winolog Tablet given?
The recommended dosage for adults is to take the tablets with meals to ensure proper absorption of the amino acids. The tablets should not be chewed, and they should be taken in conjunction with dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure. The duration of treatment will depend on the severity of the kidney problem, and patients should follow their doctor's advice and report any discomfort, uneasiness, or reactions to their doctor immediately.
