Ketosafe Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Albus Healthcare Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Amino acids |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | UROLOGY |
| Action Class | Amino acids |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 427 |
FAQ
In what disease conditions can Ketosafe be used?
Most commonly, Ketosafe is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Ketosafe is also given during heart surgery to reduce the chances of complications. It is also reported to be rarely used along with physiotherapy in the treatment of pain in tendons. It may also be used in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but very rarely.
Is Ketosafe the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Ketosafe is a combination of various essential amino acids. It is mostly used in the prevention and treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of the essential amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both Ketosafe and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.
How is Ketosafe given?
The usual advice for an adult is to take the tablets during meals as it helps in proper absorption or usage of the amino acids. The tablets must not be chewed. Ketosafe should be given along with dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the kidney problem. Follow your doctor’s advice and if you notice any uneasiness/discomfort or reaction, immediately contact your doctor.
What is Ketosafe?
Ketosafe is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Ketosafe is most commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids in patients with kidney failure.
What if you forget to take Ketosafe?
If you miss a dose of Ketosafe, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Ketosafe Tablet Reviews
Ketosafe is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It reduces urea levels in the blood and helps prevent the progression of kidney disease. This way it delays the risk of undergoing long-term dialysis.
Ketosafe 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 Ketosafe, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.
Ketosafe 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 Ketosafe, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.
How Ketosafe Tablet Works
Ketosafe 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.
How to Use Ketosafe Tablet
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. Ketosafe may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Ketosafe Tablet
- In Treatment of Chronic kidney disease: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. Ketosafe is a combination of essential amino acids which when combined with a low or very low protein diet slows down the progression of CKD and improves the quality of life. It also helps in the elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function. However, you must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take it as advised to get maximum benefit.
Uses of Ketosafe Tablet
- Treatment of Chronic kidney disease
Ketosafe Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketosafe is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Ketosafe may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Ketosafe alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ketosafe. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ketosafe in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketosafe during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Ketosafe during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- 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.
- You have been prescribed Ketosafe for treatment of chronic kidney disease.
- 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.