Alfaren
Alfaren Products are primarily used for
Nutritional deficiencies, Chronic kidney disease
About Alfaren Products
Uses of Alfaren Products
Alpha Ketoanalogue is used in the treatment of nutritional deficiencies and chronic kidney disease.
Alfaren Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Alfaren is Increased calcium level in blood.
How Alfaren Products work
Alpha Ketoanalogue 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.
Patient Concerns about Alfaren Products
Frequently asked questions about Alfaren Products
Frequently asked questions about Alpha Ketoanalogue
Q. What is Alfaren 200mg Tablet, and what is it used for?
Alfaren 200mg Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit on the body. Alfaren 200mg Tablet is most commonly used as a nutrition therapy or dietary supplement in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine helps stop urea levels in the blood from rising too much by blocking the effects of certain amino acids that the body doesn't need, especially in people with kidney problems.
Q. In what disease conditions can Alfaren 200mg Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Alfaren 200mg Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease.
Q. Is Alfaren 200mg Tablet the same as arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Alfaren 200mg Tablet provides essential amino acids. It is mostly used in the prevention and treatment of damage 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 acids: arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both Alfaren 200mg Tablet and arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.
Q. How is Alfaren 200mg Tablet given?
The usual advice for an adult is to take the Alfaren 200mg Tablet during meals, as it helps in the proper absorption and usage of the amino acids. The Alfaren 200mg Tablet must not be chewed. Alfaren 200mg 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.