Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination medicine used in the treatment of diabetic kidney disease. It protects the kidneys from damage and reduces the risk of kidney failure.
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to the medicine. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen. Let your doctor know about all other medications you are taking as some may affect, or be affected by this medicine.
The most common side effects are nausea and vomiting. These are temporary and usually resolve with time. Contact your doctor straight away if you are at all concerned about any of these side effects.
Before taking it, you should tell your doctor if you have any kidney or liver diseases. Also tell your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
03Uses
Treatment of Diabetic kidney disease
04How To 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. Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is a combination of two antioxidants: Taurine and Acetylcysteine. These antioxidants work by protecting the kidneys from damage by harmful chemical (free radicals).
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet, 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.
07Benefits
In Treatment of Diabetic kidney disease
Diabetic kidney disease is a type of kidney disease that is caused by diabetes or an increase in blood sugar. This leads to damage to the kidney and as a result, kidneys fail to work. Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet prevents or slows down the damage of kidney cells and helps in the proper function of kidneys. It helps in the elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function.The best way to prevent diabetes-related kidney disease is to maintain your blood sugar to an optimal level. A healthy lifestyle and taking your medicines as prescribed can help you achieve these goals and improve your health overall.
08Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Fever
Rash
Vomiting
Nausea
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alcysta 500mg/150mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
Take it only as per the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor.
It has a smelly odor. This is normal and does not indicate that medicine has changed.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
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