"Ketosteril": analogues."Ketosteril": instructions for use, analogues
"Ketosteril" is a medicinal product containing in its composition the amino acids necessary for life, in the absence of which the human body simply can not function normally. Let's see what leads to this violation, how to deal with it, and also whether "Ketosteril" has analogues?
Indications for use
Indications for use of this drug is not so much, namely:
- Protein-energy deficiency. This medical term refers to the energy deficit caused by a lack of macro- and micronutrients. To develop deficiency can, both gradually and abruptly, as a result of starvation. Depending on the degree of the disease, patients may have swelling, skin atrophy, hair loss. Often, the occurrence of violations in several systems of internal organs at the same time.
- Prophylaxis and treatment of changes caused by changes in protein metabolism due to chronic renal failure, as well as protein deficiency in the diet. As a rule, this phenomenon is observed in adults and children from three years old. Violation of protein metabolism gradually leads to the accumulation in the body of toxic products( residual nitrogen and its components) and inadequate vital amino acids. An intended treatment to relieve the toxic load on the body( a diet with a limited intake of protein) inevitably leads to protein starvation. And, consequently, to gradually developing protein-energy deficiency, described earlier. That is why the preparation "Ketosteril" replenishing the deficiency of essential amino acids is in this case indispensable: while removing toxic products of metabolism, it helps to improve the exchange of protein and minerals in the body.
It should be noted that the application of the drug is justified with a decrease in glomerular filtration to readings of 25 ml / min and below. However, it is not excluded and the use in patients who have this indicator is slightly higher than this. Normally, the glomerular filtration rate is in the range of 100-120 ml / min. In order to know this value, a laboratory test of serum albumin is sufficient.
Contraindications
Use of the drug is prohibited when:
- Individual intolerance to components.
- Disturbance of amino acid metabolism.
- Elevated levels in the blood of calcium.
- Children under three years old.
The use of "ketosteril" during pregnancy and lactation is shown with caution, since the necessary studies to assess the potential threat of the drug in this case were not carried out.
Side effect of
The only side effect of the drug is hypercalcemia, that is, an elevated calcium content in the blood. Recognize hypercalcemia is possible due to the presence of weakness, nausea and vomiting, as well as to increase blood pressure. In addition, a cause for concern is the constant thirst, the allocation of large amounts of urine from the body, the formation of kidney stones.
What else should I know before buying and taking Ketosteril? Instruction, analogues of the drug - this is the important information that is given below.
Advantages of
The advantages of Ketosteril are:
- A significant reduction in the manifestation of uremia symptoms.
- Correction and preservation of nutritional status.
- Reduces metabolic manifestations.
- Preservation of residual renal function.
- Normal growth and development of children with chronic renal insufficiency.
The cost of the preparation
"Ketosteril" is a rather expensive drug. The cost of it( per packing of 100 tablets) varies on average from 2250 to 3500 rubles.
"Ketosteril": similar drugs
So, as you can understand, the medicine is quite expensive. Therefore, many are interested in whether Ketosteril has analogues. And if so, what is their value? And does Ketosteril have a Russian counterpart? Unfortunately, neither the Russian market nor international preparations similar to "Ketosteril" are offered.
Why do manufacturers see no reason to create an alternative to the facility in question? The fact is that the drug itself is unique. Supplying the body with essential amino acids, essential for protein synthesis, with the simultaneous withdrawal of toxic protein exchange products from the blood, is achieved by the competently selected composition of the "Ketosteril" agent. The analogue does not take place, since none of the components in the composition can be replaced by another. So, there is nothing that could cheapen the available drug.
"Ketosteril": instructions for use
Analogues of this tool, as we have already found out, do not exist. Therefore, it only remains to accept that the medicine is quite expensive, and its use is strictly according to the instructions, despite the fact that it is necessary to purchase not one package for effective treatment.
The dosage of the drug is calculated based on the weight of the patient: 1 kg of "Ketosteril" per day is required for 5 kg of weight. On average, the daily dose of medication for an adult is between 12 and 24 tablets. At one time, such an amount of the drug is difficult to master, so doctors recommend to divide it into 3-4 admission. To eat while eating, squeeze the tablets with plenty of liquid. For better absorption, the medicine should be taken with water( and not with tea, coffee, compote, etc.).
The course of treatment depends on how quickly the glomerular filtration rate will be restored, that is, there are no specific terms. All individually, depends on the organism of a particular patient. Doctors usually together with taking the drug prescribed a diet with a reduced intake of protein.
Interaction with medicinal products
Before use, it is worthwhile to carefully study with what medicines you can not use "Ketosteril".There is no analogue to it, to replace this tool with nothing. Therefore, one should take seriously the warnings on the package about "incompatibility" with some other medicines. Namely:
- With calcium preparations. Simultaneous use in this case will inevitably lead to hypercalcemia.
- Antibiotics of the tetracycline group.
- Antibacterial drugs( a group of quinolones).
- Iron-containing drugs.
- Preparations with estramustine.
- Drugs containing fluoride.
However, the use of the above-mentioned agents( except calcium-containing ones) is permitted in cases when their reception is vitally necessary. In this case, an interval of at least two hours between the doses of these drugs and "Ketosteril" should be maintained.
Terms of sale
The drug is dispensed in all pharmacies strictly according to the doctor's prescription. Self-assignment means without consulting an experienced specialist is prohibited.
Let's sum up what we learned about the Ketosteril preparation. Similar preparations of this remedy do not exist - this is in the first place. And secondly, the medicine itself is unique, as it simultaneously treats the underlying pathology, and blocks the manifestation of possible side effects.