Alfaren 200mg Tablet
Alfaren 200mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. But it is important to take it in a dose and duration as advised by doctor. It is best if taken along with a low-protein diet as it helps in delaying the progression of kidney diseases and dialysis initiation. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during the therapy. While you are taking this medicine, your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.
Alfaren 200mg Tablet
Basic Information
Important information about this medicine
About This Medicine
General information about this product
Alfaren 200mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs called nutritional supplements. It provides nutrition therapy in the patients of chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood.
Alfaren 200mg Tablet is taken by mouth with or without food. But it is important to take it in a dose and duration as advised by doctor. It is best if taken along with a low-protein diet as it helps in delaying the progression of kidney diseases and dialysis initiation. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during the therapy. While you are taking this medicine, your doctor may advice for regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.
It is usually well tolerated with little or no side effects.
03Uses
Treatment of Chronic 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. Alfaren 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
05How It Works
Alfaren 200mg 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.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
If you miss a dose of Alfaren 200mg 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 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. Alfaren 200mg Tablet 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.
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
No common side effects seen
09Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alfaren 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfaren 200mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alfaren 200mg Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alfaren 200mg 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
Alfaren 200mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alfaren 200mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Alfaren 200mg Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
10Drug Tips
You have been prescribed Alfaren 200mg 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.
References
Sources and references
Saxena A, Gupta A. Role of Ketoanalogues In Chronic Kidney Disease Stages. Nephrol Urol open. 2018;1:17-20. view
