- Use the Ketoart tablet as recommended by the healthcare practitioner.
- Do not exceed the stated recommended daily dose.
- Keep your physician informed about your medical condition and medicines before taking the Ketoart tablet.
- Consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding.
- Limit or avoid alcohol consumption.
- Quit smoking.
- Keep the Ketoart tablet away from sight and reach out to children.
- Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight.
FAQ
Question: What is the use of Ketoart tablet?
Answer: Ketoart Tablet treats chronic renal disease in individuals undergoing conservative management therapy. When combined with a very low-protein diet or a low-protein diet, it aids in delaying the progression of renal disease during the pre-dialysis period.
Question: Is Ketoart tablet suitable for all kidney patients?
Answer: Ketoart tablet is usually administered to patients with a glomerular filtration rate (GFR) of less than 25ml/min.
Question: Can I stop taking Ketoart tablet on my own?
Answer: To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Ketoart tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed. Please do not stop taking Ketoart tablet without consulting your doctor.
Question: What are the main causes of chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Answer: High blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, kidney infections, kidney inflammation, recurring kidney stones, an enlarged prostate, long-term, frequent use of certain medicines such as lithium and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common causes of CKD.
Question: What are the tests for chronic kidney disease (CKD)?
Answer: CKD can be diagnosed using blood and urine tests such as glomerular filtration rate, serum creatinine levels and blood tests for urea nitrogen.
Question: What are the symptoms of chronic kidney disease?
Answer: There are usually no symptoms of kidney disease in the early stages. Symptoms can include tiredness, swollen ankles, feet or hands, shortness of breath, feeling sick, and blood in the urine at a more advanced stage.
Question: Can pregnant and nursing mothers take Ketoart tablet?
Answer: Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.