Esketo Tablet 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.

Esketo Tablet is used to treat many disorders caused due to decreased levels of chemicals (proteins and amino acids) in the body

Uses of Esketo Tablet

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Benefits of Esketo Tablet

In 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. Esketo Tablet 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.

Side effects of Esketo Tablet

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 Esketo

No common side effects seen

How to use Esketo Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Esketo Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Esketo Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Esketo Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Esketo Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Esketo Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Esketo Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Esketo Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Esketo Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Esketo Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Esketo Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Esketo Tablet

₹30.0/Tablet

Renolog Tablet

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹18.7/tablet

31% cheaper

Ketosteril Tablet

Fresenius Kabi India Pvt Ltd

₹37.9/tablet

40% costlier

Alfalog Tablet

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

₹17.4/tablet

36% cheaper

Ket- Aminos Tablet

United Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹39.9/tablet

48% costlier

Ketodel Tablet

Oriva Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

₹34.5/tablet

28% costlier

View all substitutes

Quick tips

You have been prescribed Esketo Tablet 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.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

UROLOGY

Action Class

Amino acids

Patient concerns

i have a chronic kidney disease. should i opt ayurvedic medicine ?

Dr. Ankur Kumar Tanwar

Ayurveda

Yes ,please attach all reports in my whatup no 9XXXXXX

Diabetes , BP & kidney disease

Dr. Sanjay Bhatt

Physician

A person can control his or her sugar levels by doing regular exercise and walk or regular aerobic exercises at least 30 to 45 minutes per day.MEDICAL NUTRITIONAL THERAPY THAT IS TO MAINTAIN CALORIES INTAKE AS PER BMI .TAKE HELP OF DIABETIC EDUCATOR. VISIT YOUR DOCTOR AND FOLLOW ALL WHAT DOCTOR SUGGESTED.IN TIME ALL ROUTINE INVESTIGATIONS SHOULD BE DONE.you should not treat it as disease but a start of a healthy life.Uncontrolled sugar levels for long time leads to lower limb weakness which is neuropathy and which is followed by foot ulcers and other complications like kidney or heart problems .online prescription is not allowed without seeing pt.so contact doctor nearby for any change or dose adjustment or visit my clinic at gurgaon sector 52 RdCity snergy multi speciality clinic near SRS MARKET

FAQs

What is Esketo Tablet?

Esketo Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Esketo Tablet is most commonly used as nutrition therapy or dietary supplements in patients with chronic kidney failure. This medicine prevents the unnecessary increase in urea levels in the blood due to the intake of non-essential amino acids in patients with kidney failure.

In what disease conditions can Esketo Tablet be used?

Most commonly, Esketo Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Esketo Tablet is also given during heart surgery to reduce the chances of complications. It is also reported to be rarely used along with physiotherapy in the treatment of pain in tendons. It may also be used in treating intestinal and stomach disorders, lung diseases, and as an add-on treatment in bacterial infections, but very rarely.

Is Esketo Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?

Esketo Tablet is a combination of various essential amino acids. It is mostly used in the prevention and treatment of damages due to faulty or deficient protein metabolism in chronic kidney disease. On the other hand, Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate is a combination of the essential amino acid arginine and alpha-ketoglutaric acid. Although both Esketo Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.

How is Esketo Tablet given?

The usual advice for an adult is to take the tablets during meals as it helps in proper absorption or usage of the amino acids. The tablets must not be chewed. Esketo Tablet should be given along with dietary protein restriction in cases of kidney failure. The duration of treatment depends on the severity of the kidney problem. Follow your doctor’s advice and if you notice any uneasiness/discomfort or reaction, immediately contact your doctor.

Related lab tests

Related ayurvedic ingredients

Fish Oil

Want to share the information?

Disclaimer:

Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.

References

Alpha ketoanalogue [Product Label]. Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh: Rivpra Formulation Pvt Ltd.; 2021. [Accessed 09 Jun, 2023] (online) Available from:

Marketer details

Name: Lyceum Life Sciences Pvt Ltd

Address: Office No. C-247, Sobo Centre Near S.P. Ring Road, South Bopal Near Sun City, Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Gj 380058 India

Country of origin: India

The list of available options shown with the same composition has been prepared upon the advice of registered medical practitioners, pharmacists affiliated with TATA 1MG. TATA 1MG does not promote any pharmaceutical product of any particular company, and all recommendations are based on the medical opinion, advisories from specialist medical and pharmaceutical professionals.