Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids: Uses, Side Effects & Brands in Pakistan
Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids is a kidney diet supplement. It is a prescription medicine used for chronic kidney disease (with a low-protein diet). In Pakistan it is available as tablets, made by 3 different manufacturers. On this page you can read how it works, its common side effects and precautions, and compare the brands and prices available at Medimart.
How Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids works
Ketoanalogues are amino acids without their nitrogen group. The body adds nitrogen from its own waste products to turn them into essential amino acids, so the patient gets the protein building blocks they need while producing less urea for the kidneys to clear.
What is Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids used for?
- Chronic kidney disease (with a low-protein diet)
Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids is used together with a low-protein or very low-protein diet in people with chronic kidney disease who are not yet on dialysis. It helps maintain good protein nutrition while protein intake is restricted, which reduces the build-up of waste products in the blood. It should be used under the guidance of a kidney specialist and dietitian.
Side effects of Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids
Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids is usually well tolerated. Possible side effects include:
- High blood calcium levels
- Nausea
- Stomach discomfort
- Constipation
Contact your doctor if you have signs of high calcium, such as confusion, muscle weakness, excessive thirst, constipation or nausea.
Precautions and warnings
- Your blood calcium will be checked regularly, as the tablets contain calcium.
- Do not take it if you have high calcium levels or phenylketonuria.
- It can bind certain medicines such as tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics, iron and some others, so ask your pharmacist about spacing them apart.
- Use it with dietitian advice, as it only works properly with the right diet.
- Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Frequently asked questions about Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids
What is the price of Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids in Pakistan?
At Medimart, Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids products currently in stock range from Rs 5,582 to Rs 11,148 per pack, depending on the brand, strength and pack size. The lowest-priced option right now is Neframin Tablets at Rs 5,582. Prices are updated regularly, so the product list on this page always shows the latest price.Which brands of Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids are available in Pakistan?
Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids is sold in Pakistan under brand names such as Neframin (Avior Pharma), Ketosteril (Fresenius Kabi Germany), Keto (Genome Pharmaceuticals Ltd), Keto-cell (Cell Laboratories) and Ketocell (Cell Laboratories Ltd).Do I need a prescription for Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids?
Yes. Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids is a prescription medicine in Pakistan. Use it only when a doctor has prescribed it, at the dose and for the time they advise.
Can Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids be used during pregnancy?
Speak to your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids brands and prices in Pakistan
Medimart lists 4 products containing Ketoanalogues of Essential Amino Acids from different manufacturers. Compare strengths, pack sizes and prices below and order online with cash on delivery.
