Ketach Powder

This page serves as your comprehensive resource for Ketach Powder. We delve into the specifics of this medication, including its indications, the precise way it should be administered, a detailed account of possible side effects, and crucial information regarding contraindications and precautions. Enhance your understanding of Ketach Powder and its role in your treatment plan.

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MRP: ₹ 120
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Salt Combination: Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate (15gm)
Brand: Rindz Pharma
Uses: Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood

Description

Ketach Powder is a medicine used for the reduction of high blood potassium levels in patients with chronic kidney disease who are undergoing dialysis
It helps removes the extra potassium from the body and brings potassium levels back to normal
Ketach Powder may be taken with or without food
Take it regularly at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine
Avoid consumption of grapefruit juice while you are taking this medicine
Do not stop taking the medicine suddenly unless the doctor tells you so
Using of Ketach Powder may cause side effects such as vomiting, nausea, loss of appetite, diarrhea, and constipation
If the side effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor
You may also need to have regular blood tests to monitor the levels of potassium and other electrolytes, such as calcium, in your blood while taking this medicine.

Cautions

Liver:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: There is limited information available on the use of Ketach Powder in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Ketach Powder is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Ketach Powder is recommended.
Driving:	SAFE: Ketach Powder does not usually affect your ability to drive.
Breast feeding:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Ketach Powder is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnency:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Ketach Powder is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Alcohol:	UNSAFE: It is unsafe to consume alcohol with Ketach Powder.
Drug Action:	Ion exchange resins (Potassium Binders)
Therapeutic class:	UROLOGY
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Polystyrene sulphonic acid derivative

Uses

Uses of Ketach Powder

In Treatment of Increased potassium levels in blood Potassium is a very important electrolyte that is required for various vital functions in our body
However, high levels of potassium are effectively removed by our kidneys as this could otherwise lead to complications such as muscle cramps, pain, difficulty breathing, nausea, tiredness, chest pain and even death
Ketach Powder helps in normalizing these abnormal levels of potassium in our blood, particularly in people suffering from kidney disease or those who are on dialysis
Take Ketach Powder as prescribed and let your doctor know about any other medicines, including antacids, as they may affect or be affected by this medicine
Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.