Ketostril - Tablet Amino acid - 600 Mg 100 Tablet(s) / Box Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd Introduction: Ketostril are organic compounds that are chained together to form proteins. It is used to treat protein deficiencies. It promotes nitrogen-balancing in the body, also replenishes the protein reserve of the body in extensive burns or protein-calorie malnutrition. Ketostril is given under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Take it in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. The full course of treatment should be completed as per prescription. This medicine may cause injection site inflammation (redness, swelling, and pain), acute folic acid deficiency, fever, and increased sweating as its side effects. It is better to consult with... Uses of Ketostril: Nutritional deficiencies Side effects of Ketostril: Folic acid deficiencyChillsFeverFlushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)Increased sweatingMetabolic disorderVomitingLiver damage How to use Ketostril: Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer. How Ketostril works: The amino acids are an essential element in the diet. The catabolism of Amino acid initiates in muscle and yields NADH and FADH2 which can be utilized for ATP generation. Indications: Parenteral Amino Acid supply in severe forms of hepatic failure (liver insufficiency) with and without encephalopathy. For supply of Amino Acid as part of a parenteral nutrition regimen when oral or enteral nutrition is impossible or insufficient or contraindicated. Composition: 1000 ml contains: L-Isoleucine: 10.40 gm L-Leucine: 13.09 gm L-Lysine monoacetate: 9.71 gm L-Lysine 6.88 gm L-Methionine 1.1 gm Acetylcysteine 0.70 gm L-Cysteine 0.52 gm L-Phenylalanine 0.88 gm L-Threonine 4.40 gm  L-Tryptophan 0.70 gm L-Valine 10.08 gm Arginine 10.72 gm L-Histidine 2.80 gm Aminoacetic acid 5.82 gm L-Alanine 4.64 gm L-Proline 5.73 gm L-Serine 2.24 gm Glacial acetic acid 4.42 gm Water for Injections q.s. Dosage & Administration: For intravenous infusion. Usual dose: 1.0 to 1.25 ml/kg/hour. Max. dosage: 1.5 g amino acids/kg/day = 1300 ml/day at 70 kg body weight. Constant checking of serum electrolytes, fluid balance and acid-base balance is mandatory. Amino Acid 8% is used as long as required by therapy. Interaction: Because of the increased risk of microbiological contamination and incompatibilities, Aminosteril N-Hepasteril N-Hepa solutions should not be mixed with other drugs. Should it become necessary to add other nutrients like carbohydrates, lipid emulsions, electrolytes, vitamins or trace elements to Aminosteril N-Hepasteril N-Hepa 8% for complete nutrition, care should be given to hygienic admixing, good blending and, in particular, to compatibility. Contraindications: Disturbance of amino acid metabolism, metabolic acidosis, fluid overload, hyponatremia, hypokalemia, renal insufficiency, decompensated cardiac insufficiency, shock, hypoxia. No specific studies have been performed to assess the safety of Amino Acid 8% in pregnancy and lactation. Side Effects: Due to the special composition of Aminosteril N-Hepa, use in indications other than those recommended may result in Amino Acid imbalances and severe metabolic disorders. Therapeutic Class: Parenteral nutritional preparations Storage Conditions: Amino Acid should not be stored after the addition of other components. Do not store above 25°C. Do not freeze. Shelf Life: 36 months. Do not use Amino Acid after the expiry date. Do not use if the solution is cloudy or if the container is damaged. Keep out of the reach of children.