Ortate 5gm Injection

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Palco Healthcare
Active Ingredient	L-Ornithine L-Aspartate (5gm)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Amino acids
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	GASTRO INTESTINAL
Action Class	Amino acids
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	549

FAQ

What is the use of Ortate 5gm in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Ortate 5gm works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.

What is Ortate 5gm?

Ortate 5gm is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.

How is Ortate 5gm given?

Ortate 5gm can be given daily as an injection that is injected into the veins. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Ortate 5gm?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Ortate 5gm. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.

What if you forget to take Ortate Injection?

If you miss a dose of Ortate 5gm, please consult your doctor.

Ortate 5gm Injection Reviews

Ortate 5gm is a combination of amino acids that are used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Ortate 5gm must be administered under the supervision of healthcare professionals. The course of the treatment should be completed for better results.
This medicine is well tolerated with little or no side effects. However, if you experience any symptoms which you think are due to the medicine, inform your doctor. If any kind of allergic reaction (severe rashes, difficulty in swallowing, shortness of breath, swelling, etc.) occurs, you must call for immediate medical help.
Inform your doctor before taking the medicine if you have any other medical conditions or are taking any other medications. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should take it only if advised by the doctor. While taking the medicine, your doctor may advise regular blood tests to monitor blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.

How Ortate 5gm Injection Works

Ortate 5gm is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.

How to Use Ortate 5gm Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

Benefits of Ortate 5gm Injection

In Treatment of Liver disease: Ortate 5gm protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Uses of Ortate 5gm Injection

Treatment of Liver disease

Ortate 5gm Injection Side Effects

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ortate 5gm during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Ortate 5gm alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Liver ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Ortate 5gm in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ortate 5gm. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Ortate 5gm during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

There is limited information available on the use of Ortate 5gm in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.