Rhea Ketoanalogue + Essential Amino Acids

Rhea Ketoanalogue + Essential Amino Acids

Manufacturer:

Fresenius Kabi

Distributor:

Philusa
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
α-ketoisoleucine Ca salt 67 mg, α-ketoleucine Ca salt 101 mg, α-ketophenylalanine Ca salt 68 mg, α-ketovaline Ca salt 86 mg, α-hydroxymethionine Ca salt 59 mg, L-lysine acetate 105 mg, L-threonine 53 mg, L-tryptophan 23 mg, L-histidine 38 mg, L-tyrosine 30 mg. Total nitrogen content/tab: 36 mg, total Ca 1.25 mmol/tab: 50 mg
Indications/Uses
Chronic renal insufficiency w/ the following conditions: given w/ high calorie, low protein food ≤40 g daily; compensated or decompensated retention; GFR of 5-50 mL/min.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult ≥70 kg Chronic renal insufficiency 4-8 tab tid. Compensated retention 4-8 tab tid w/ low protein (500-600 mg protein/kg/day close to 35-45 g) & high calorie nutrition [150-170 KJ (35-40 kCal)/kg/day]. Decompensated retention 4-8 tab tid w/ low protein (300-400 mg protein/kg/day close to 20-30 g) & high calorie nutrition [150-170 KJ (35-40 kCal)/kg/day].
Administration
Should be taken with food: Swallow whole, do not chew/crush.
Contraindications
Special Precautions
Concomitant use w/ other Ca drugs as may cause hypercalcemia. Monitor serum Ca level periodically. Do not give along w/ drugs which are slightly soluble in Ca eg, tetracycline. Pregnancy. Childn.
Drug Interactions
Reduction in serum phosphate w/ Al hydroxide. May inhibit absorption w/ drugs forming poor dissolution compd in Ca (eg, tetracycline).
MIMS Class
Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System
ATC Classification
A16AA - Amino acids and derivatives ; Used in treatment of alimentary tract and metabolism problems.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Rhea Ketoanalogue + Essential Amino Acids FC tab
Packing/Price
100's (P2,834.82/box)
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