Alpha Ketoanalouge is generally used in treatment of the treatment of chronic kidney disease. Nimodipine is generally used in treatment of the treatment of subarachnoid haemorrhage.
Side effects
Decreased blood pressure
Headache
Nausea
Rash
Slow heart rate
Stomach discomfort
How to use
Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Alpha Ketoanalouge, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Alpha Ketoanalouge is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food. Consume this medicine in the dosage and duration as per your doctors advise. While taking Nimodipine, swallow it completely without crushing, breaking or chewing it. Nimodipine is advised to be taken at a fixed time, but may be taken together with food (or) without food.
How it works
Alpha ketoanalogue belongs to a class of drugs called as 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. Nimodipine is a calcium channel blocker. It blocks the action of calcium on the blood vessel of the brain. This prevents changes in brain function after bleeding around the brain (subarachnoid hemorrhage).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How does Nimodipine work/prevent vasospasm? Nimodipine relaxes and widens the blood vessels so that blood can flow easily through them thereby improving the blood supply to the brain, and preventing vasospasm (reflex narrowing of blood vessels caused by bleeding)
Q. What is Nimodipine? Nimodipine is used to prevent further damage to/changes in brain function after subarachnoid haemorrhage (bleeding around the brain).
Expert Advice
You have been prescribed Alpha Ketoanalouge for treatment of chronic kidney disease.Adding Alpha Ketoanalouge to very low-protein diet helps in delaying 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.
You have been prescribed Nimodipine to improve your blood pressure and/or to reduce the number and severity of angina attacks.Lowering blood pressure reduces the chance of future heart attack & stroke.Take it at the same time every day to help you remember to take it.A sudden drop in your blood pressure may occur, especially when you first start taking Nimodipine. To lower the chance of feeling dizzy or passing out, rise slowly if you have been sitting or lying down.It can cause ankle or foot swelling. Raise your legs while you’re sitting down and talk to your doctor if it does not go away.
Product Details
SKU: PC-64288 Product Description: Nefrosave Keto Sachet is manufactured by Fourrts India Laboratories Pvt Ltd Packing: Packet Condition: New Sold by: Pulse Pharmacy India Pvt. Ltd.