Ketosteril

Ketosteril

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi

Distributor:

Zuellig Pharma
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Ca salts of α-ketoanalogues to: DL-isoleucine 67 mg, leucine 101 mg, phenylalanine 68 mg, valine 86 mg; Ca salt of α-hydroxyanalogue to DL-methionine 59 mg; l-lysine acetate (equiv to l-lysine 75 mg) 105 mg; l-threonine 53 mg; l-tryptophan 23 mg; l-histidine 38 mg; l-tyrosine 30 mg. Total nitrogen 36 mg, Ca 50 mg
Indications/Uses
Prevention & treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in CKD in connection w/ limited dietary protein intake of ≤40 g/day (for adults) or in patients w/ GFR <25 mL/min.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Administration
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity. Hypercalcemia, disturbed amino acid metabolism.
Special Precautions
Hereditary phenylketonuria. Regularly monitor serum Ca & phosphate levels w/ concomitant administration of Al hydroxide. Ensure sufficient calorie intake. Pregnancy & lactation. Paed patients.
Drug Interactions
Elevated serum Ca levels w/ Ca-containing drugs. Disturbed absorption w/ tetracyclines, quinolones eg, ciprofloxacin & norfloxacin, drugs containing Fe, fluoride or estramustine. Concomitant use w/ cardioactive glycosides; Al hydroxide.
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System
ATC Classification
V06DD - Amino acids, incl. combinations with polypeptides ; Used as general nutrients.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Ketosteril FC tab
Packing/Price
100's
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