Alfaren Dosage & Drug Information

Concise Prescribing Info Full Prescribing Info Contents Description Action Indications/Uses Dosage/Direction for Use Overdosage Contraindications Special Precautions Use In Pregnancy & Lactation Adverse Reactions Drug Interactions Storage MIMS Class ATC Classification Regulatory Classification Presentation/Packing

Concise Prescribing Info

Contents

Ca-4-methyl-2-oxo-valerate (α-ketoanalogue to leucine, Ca salt) 101 mg, Ca-3-methyl-2-oxo-butyrate (α-ketoanalogue to valine, Ca salt) 86 mg, Ca-2-oxo-3-phenylpropionate (α-ketoanalogue to phenylalanine, Ca salt) 68 mg, Ca-3-methyl-2-oxo-valerate (α-ketoanalogue to isoleucine, Ca salt) 67 mg, Ca-DL-2-hydroxy-4-(methylthio)butyrate (α-hydroxyanalogue to methionine, Ca salt) 59 mg, l-lysine acetate 105 mg, l-threonine 53 mg, l-histidine 38 mg, l-tyrosine 30 mg, l-tryptophan 23 mg

Indications/Uses

Prevention & treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in CKD in connection w/ a limited dietary protein intake of ≤40 g daily (adults), usually applies to patients whose GFR is <25 mL/min.

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Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult (70 kg) 4-8 tab tid.

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Overdosage

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Administration

Should be taken with food: Do not chew.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity. Hypercalcemia due to any cause. Patients of phenylketonuria. Disturbed amino acid metabolism.

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Special Precautions

Regularly monitor serum Ca level. Concomitant use w/ Ca. Pregnancy & lactation. Childn.

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Use In Pregnancy & Lactation

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Adverse Reactions

Hypercalcemia.

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Drug Interactions

Increased serum Ca levels w/ drugs containing Ca. Avoid concomitant administration of antacids containing Al hydroxide. Interference of absorption w/ antimicrobials eg, tetracyclines, ciprofloxacin, norfloxacin & Fe prep.

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Storage

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Description

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Action

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MIMS Class

Other Drugs Acting on the Genito-Urinary System

ATC Classification

V06DE - Amino acids/carbohydrates/minerals/vitamins, combinations ; Used as general nutrients.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Alfaren FC tab

Packing/Price

100's (P21.72/film-coated tab)

Alfaren

Manufacturer:

UNILAB, Inc

Distributor:

UNILAB, Inc