Uses, Side Effects, Price of Kchek Sachet 15gm:

KCHEK contains Calcium Polystyrene Sulphonate which belongs to the group of medicines called Ion Exchange Resins. It is used to treat all states of hyperkalemia (increased potassium levels in blood) due to acute and chronic renal failure that occurs after conditions such as abortion, complicated labour, incompatible blood transfusion, crush injury, prostatectomy (removal of prostate gland), severe burns, surgical shock (reduced blood supply to the brain due to traumatic surgery), severe glomerulonephritis (inflammation of tiny filters of the kidney) and pyelonephritis (urinary tract infection affecting one or both the kidneys).

KCHEK is also used in patients with hyperkalemia associated with anuria (failure of kidneys to produce urine), severe oliguria (condition marked by low urine output) and in patients requiring dialysis. Hyperkalemia is a condition of abnormally raised levels of potassium in the blood, generally characterized by symptoms such as abdominal pain, diarrhoea, chest pain, irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, numbness, nausea, and vomiting.

Avoid taking KCHEK with orange juice or other fruit juices that are known to raise the blood potassium levels. It is not recommended for use if you are allergic to calcium polystyrene sulfonate and in patients with other conditions such as bowel obstruction or blocked intestine, thyroid problems and high blood calcium levels. KCHEK should be used with caution if you have breathing or chest problems, kidney or heart problems.

KCHEK should be used with caution during pregnancy and breastfeeding, also it should be used with caution in children and adolescents (below 18 years of age). Consult your doctor before taking. The common side effects associated with the use of KCHEK are tiredness, confusion, muscle weakness, muscle cramps, altered heart rate, nausea and vomiting. Contact your doctor if any of the symptom worsens.

USES OF Kchek Sachet 15gm

• Treats hyperkalemia due to acute and chronic renal failure
• Treats hyperkalemia (associated with anuria, severe oliguria and in patients requiring dialysis)

Benefits of Kchek Sachet 15gm:

KCHEK works by releasing calcium ions in the stomach which binds to hydrogen ions and it gets exchanged with free potassium ions in the large intestine, that gets eliminated with the faeces along with the excess potassium ions thereby resulting in reduced potassium levels in the body.

Take KCHEK as advised by your physician. Make suspension by mixing powder in little water or prepare a paste using a sweetened vehicle. Avoid using orange juice or other fruit juices. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.

SIDE EFFECTS OF Kchek Sachet 15gm:

• Tiredness
• Confusion
• Muscle weakness
• Muscle cramps
• Altered heart rate
• Signs of high levels of calcium in your blood such as excessive thirst, frequent urination

Caution :

• Keep out of reach of children.
• Keep away from direct sunlight.

FAQs :ABOUT Kchek Sachet 15gm

Q1 What is KCHEK used for? KCHEK is used to treat all states of hyperkalemia (high potassium levels in blood) due to acute and chronic kidney failure. It is also used in patients with hyperkalemia associated with anuria (failure of kidneys to produce urine), severe oliguria (condition marked by low urine output) and in patients requiring dialysis.

Q2 What happens if you take more KCHEK than your required dose? If you or anyone else accidentally takes too much of KCHEK, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdosage symptoms of KCHEK are irritability, confusion, muscle weakness, diminished reflexes, paralysis, inability to concentrate, breathing problems, pounding heartbeat, or muscle cramps.

Q3 Who should avoid taking KCHEK? KCHEK is not recommended for use if you are allergic to calcium polystyrene sulfonate and in patients with other conditions such as bowel obstruction or blocked intestine, thyroid problems or high levels of calcium in your blood such as excessive thirst, frequent urination.