Nefketo Tablet

Composition Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA)
Rx Prescription Required
Pack strip of 10 tablets
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical Class Amino acids
Action Class Amino acids
Habbit Forming No
Manufacturer Myren Life Science India Pvt Ltd
Manufacturer address 160, Innovation Colony, Jogani, Ramgopalpet, Hyderabad, Telangana 500003

Nefketo Tablet 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.

Nefketo Tablet 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

Nefketo Tablet, it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

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. Nefketo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Nefketo 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.

If you miss a dose of Nefketo 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.

You have been prescribed Nefketo 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.

Q. What is Nefketo Tablet?

Nefketo Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Nefketo Tablet 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.

Q. In what disease conditions can Nefketo Tablet be used?

Most commonly, Nefketo Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Nefketo Tablet 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.

Q. Is Nefketo Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?

Nefketo Tablet 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 Nefketo Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.

Q. How is Nefketo Tablet 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. Nefketo Tablet 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.

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. Nefketo 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.

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

Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Nefketo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nefketo Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Nefketo Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Nefketo 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

Nefketo Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Nefketo 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 Nefketo Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

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