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. Alfalead Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Torsetime Injection belongs to a group of medicines called diuretics. It is used for the emergency treatment of very high blood pressure (hypertensive crisis), as it reduces the blood pressure immediately. It also rapidly reduces the swelling (edema) caused by too much water in the body.Torsetime Injection helps your body get rid of extra water and salt through urine. It is commonly used to treat people with excess fluid build-up due to heart failure, liver or kidney disease. It is injected into a vein under the supervision of a doctor. Your doctor may monitor your blood pressure after giving this medicine.Common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, dehydration, and decreased blood pressure. These are usually mild and disappear after a short time. Consult your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.Before taking this medicine, let your doctor know if you have any liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Regular monitoring of kidney function tests and electrolyte levels is important while using this medicine.It may reduce the potassium level in your blood so your doctor may ask you to add potassium-rich foods to your diet (such as bananas, coconut water, etc.) or prescribe supplements. Any medication that is advised by your doctor for the long-term treatment of your underlying condition should be continued even after this emergency injection.

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. Alfalead Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

- Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

- Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

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

- Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Alfalead 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

Alfalead Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with kidney disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Alfalead 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 Alfalead Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

If you miss a dose of Alfalead 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.

strip of 10 tablets

Chemical Class :: Amino acids
Habit Forming :: No
Therapeutic Class :: UROLOGY
Action Class :: Amino acids

Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Store below 30°C

Q. What is Alfalead Tablet?
Alfalead Tablet is a form of essential amino acid. When given as a therapy, it exerts a metabolic benefit to the body. Alfalead 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.

Q. In what disease conditions can Alfalead Tablet be used?
Most commonly, Alfalead Tablet is used as a nutritional supplement in long-term kidney disease. Alfalead 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.

Q. Is Alfalead Tablet the same as Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate?
Alfalead 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 Alfalead Tablet and Arginine alpha-ketoglutarate are different, their uses are almost similar.

Q. How is Alfalead 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. Alfalead 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.

No common side effects seen