Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA)

Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) is a nutritional supplement used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease. It reduces urea levels in the blood and helps prevent the progression of kidney disease. This way it delays the risk of undergoing long-term dialysis.

Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) is to be taken by mouth with or without food. Take it in the exact dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Taking it along with a low-protein diet may help get the best of the medicine. Ensure that you maintain adequate calorie intake during treatment. While you are taking this medicine, your doctor may advise regular monitoring of serum calcium levels.
This medicine is usually well tolerated with no common side effects. Ensure regular doctor consultation to evaluate medicine effects on your body. Before taking Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA), it is important to tell your doctor if you are taking any other medicines for other health conditions.

• Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) refers to the loss of normal kidney function over a long span of time. CKD progresses gradually over a few years but may become permanent if left untreated. Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) is a combination of essential amino acids which when combined with a low or very low protein diet slows down the progression of CKD and improves the quality of life. It also helps in the elimination of toxic materials such as urea from the kidneys and improves kidney function. However, you must follow your doctor’s instructions carefully and take it as advised to get maximum benefit.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Nefrosave Keto

• Increased calcium level in blood

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Check the label for directions before use. Empty the granules in a glass of water/milk, stir it and consume immediately. Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) belongs to a class of drugs called 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.

• You have been prescribed Alpha Ketoanalogue (NA) for treatment of chronic kidney disease.
• Taking it along with a low-protein diet helps in delaying the 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.

Saxena A, Gupta A. Role of Ketoanalogues In Chronic Kidney Disease Stages. Nephrol Urol open. 2018;1(1):17-20. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from: