Ketach Powder
Ketach Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.
Ketach Powder
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Ketach Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.
Ketach Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis. It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal.
Ketach Powder may be taken with or without food. Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine. Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine. Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so.
Using of Ketach Powder may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation. If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.
03Uses
Increased potassium levels in blood
04How To Use
Use this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Ketach Powder may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. Avoid Ketach Powder with grapefruit juice.
05How It Works
Ketach Powder is an ion exchange resin. It works by removing extra potassium from your body and brings its levels back to normal. It is useful in patients who have kidney diseases and those on dialysis.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Ketach Powder?
A: If you miss a dose of Ketach Powder, please consult your doctor.
07Side Effects
Vomiting
Nausea
Constipation
Fecal impaction (hardened stool that stays stuck in the rectum or lower colon)
Gastric irritation
Decreased appetite
08Safety Information
Alcohol:UNSAFE
It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ketach Powder.
Pregnancy:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:SAFE
Ketach Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ketach Powder is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketach Powder is recommended.
Liver:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited information available on the use of Ketach Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Ketach Powder is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases.
Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get constipation after taking it.
Do not consume any food or drink that contains sorbitol while you are using this medication.
You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Ketach Powder is used to lower high blood potassium level due to severe kidney diseases.
Dissolve or mix this medication with water before taking.
Stop taking this medication and inform your doctor if you get constipation after taking it.
Do not consume any food or drink that contains sorbitol while you are using this medication.
You may need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
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