Ketograce Strip Of 10 Tablets

Ketograce Tablet is a prescription medicine containing Alpha ketoanalogue as an active ingredient. It is used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease and diabetic kidney disease. Alpha ketoanalogue contains essential amino acids and calcium amino acids, which is required in severe kidney diseases (or chronic Kidney Diseases).

Ketograce Tablet is used as a supplement to low protein diets. It should be taken with meals. Ketograce Tablet can increase the calcium level as a side effect so the doctor may advise avoiding a calcium-rich diet.

Sometimes doctors may ask for a few blood tests like lipid profile test or calcium test during the treatment.

Dosage

Overdose

If you think you have taken too much of Ketograce Tablet and you experience any unusual symptoms, contact your doctor immediately or visit the nearest hospital.

Missed a Dose

If you have missed taking any dose of Ketograce Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. If it's already time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow the regular dosing schedule.

Mode of Action

How Does It Work?

Ketograce Tablet works by improving protein metabolism in the body. It prevents the increase in urea level in blood due to non-essential amino acids. It decreases the formation of urea by reusing the amino acids. It also maintains the nitrogen level in our body. Thereby it improves nutritional balance and helps in improving kidney functions.

Directions for Use

• Take Ketograce Tablet as prescribed by your doctor.
• It can be taken with or without food but it should ideally be taken with a meal.

Precautions and Warnings

Pregnancy

Can I take Ketograce Tablet during pregnancy?

There is limited information on the use of Ketograce Tablet in pregnancy. Hence, it is recommended not to use the same unless prescribed by your doctor.

Breast Feeding

Can I take Ketograce Tablet while breastfeeding?

It is not recommended to use Ketograce Tablet during pregnancy due to limited information available on its safety. Take this medicine only if prescribed by your doctor.

Driving

Can I drive if I have consumed Ketograce Tablet?

Ketograce Tablet does not affect your ability to drive or to use machinery. However, if you experience side effects like dizziness, you should avoid driving or using machines.

Alcohol

Can I consume alcohol with Ketograce Tablet?

There is no known interaction with alcohol along with this medicine. Hence, it is important to consult your physician if you have a habit of regular drinking.

Other General Warnings

Talk to your doctor if

• You have any kind of inherited blood disease.
• You need to monitor the calcium levels regularly during the treatment because sometimes Ketograce Tablet leads to high levels of calcium in the body.
• You are taking antacid medicines along with this medicine, you make require to monitor phosphate level in blood.
• You should take adequate calories during the treatment.

Contraindications

• If you are allergic to this medicine or any other ingredient of Ketograce Tablet.
• If you have a high level of calcium in the blood.
• If you have deficient protein metabolism.

Side effects

Increased calcium level

Interactions

Interactions with other medicines

• Concomitant use of calcium-containing supplements should be avoided, as it may increase the calcium level in the body.
• Medicines like ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin and medicines containing iron should not be taken along with Ketograce Tablet. There should be at least two hours gap between these medicines and Ketograce Tablet.
• Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins and herbal supplements before starting with Ketograce Tablet.

Interactions with food items

Avoid high protein diet like meat, cheese, eggs, etc.

Storage and disposal

• Store at room temperature.
• Store it in original packaging to protect it from moisture.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Any food restrictions do I need to follow while taking Ketograce Tablet?

Yes, you should avoid food containing protein like meat, cheese, beef, lamb, chicken, milk, yoghurt, fish, etc.

Can I take Ketograce Tablet on my own?

No, you should consult your physician. The doctor will decide the dose according to the severity of the disease.