Heptakos-IV Infusion is a combination of amino acids that are used in the treatment of liver disease. It protects the liver from harmful chemical substances and improves the functioning of the liver.

Heptakos-IV Infusion is used to treat many disorders caused due to decreased levels of chemicals (proteins and amino acids) in the body

Uses of Heptakos Infusion

Treatment of Liver disease

Benefits of Heptakos Infusion

In Treatment of Liver disease

Heptakos-IV Infusion protects the liver from damage against harmful chemicals known as free radicals, thereby improving overall health of the liver. This helps the liver to perform its normal functions. It is given as an injection by a doctor or nurse and should not be self-administered. To make the medicine more effective and for general health benefits, stop smoking, maintain a healthy weight, and do not drink too much alcohol.

Side effects of Heptakos Infusion

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 Heptakos

Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness)

How to use Heptakos Infusion

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Heptakos-IV Infusion. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Heptakos-IV Infusion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Heptakos-IV Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Heptakos-IV Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Heptakos-IV Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Heptakos-IV Infusion in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Heptakos Infusion?

If you miss a dose of Heptakos-IV Infusion, please consult your doctor.

All substitutes

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

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Quick tips

You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.
You will be regularly monitored for blood creatinine and blood/urine urea levels.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding.
Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to any of its ingredients.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Amino acids

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

GASTRO INTESTINAL

Action Class

Amino acids

Patient concerns

Liver disease due to fatty liver

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

Hi kindly share your reports

Fatty liver disease with enlarged liver

Dr. Aanchal Maheshwari

Ayurveda

Take cytozen capsule twice, lavanbhasksr churan half spoon twice

FAQs

Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Heptakos-IV Infusion?

No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Heptakos-IV Infusion. It is a medicine given in cases of liver failure. Although, there are no reported interaction. Still, in cases of liver failure, alcohol should be avoided as it could worsen your complication of liver disease.

What is Heptakos-IV Infusion?

Heptakos-IV Infusion is made up of two amino acids. It is most commonly used in cases of liver diseases in order to prevent it from abnormal brain function called hepatic encephalopathy.

What is the use of Heptakos-IV Infusion in the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy (HE)?

Hepatic encephalopathy (HE) is a brain disorder which occurs in patients with liver failure. In liver failure, there is increased bacterial growth in the intestine which leads to an accumulation of ammonia in blood. This deteriorating condition of the liver starts affecting the functioning of the brain, causing Hepatic encephalopathy. Heptakos-IV Infusion works by detoxifying the ammonia from the blood, hence decreasing the free ammonia from the body. This, as a result, helps decrease the abnormal functioning of the brain caused due to liver failure.

How is Heptakos-IV Infusion given?

Heptakos-IV Infusion can be given daily as an injection that is injected into the veins. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.

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References

Goh ET, Stokes CS, Sidhu SS, et al. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews. 2018;5. [Accessed 05 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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