Ketosteril Drug Study

Generic Name: Essential Amino Acids

Brand Name: Ketosteril

Classifications: Ketoanalogs; Essential amino acids

Therapeutic Actions of Ketosteril

Normalizes metabolic process, promotes recycling product exchange. Reduces ion concentration of potassium, magnesium and phosphate.

Indications of Ketosteril

• Protein energy malnutrition
• Prevention and treatment of conditions caused by modified or insufficient protein metabolism in chronic renal failure

Contraindications of Ketosteril

• Allergy and hypersensitivity to any content of this drug
• Hypercalcemia
• Disturbed amino acid metabolism
• Caution use for patietn with phenylketonuria

Dosage of Ketosteril

• Four to eight tabs TID
• 1 tab/5kg body weight/day

Adverse Reactions of Ketosteril

• Hypercalcemia may develop

Nursing Considerations of Ketosteril

• Evaluate for any contraindications
• Take drug as prescribed
• Warn the patient about possible side effects and how to recognize them
• Give with food if GI upset occurs
• Frequently assess for hypercalcemia