In Treatment of Liver disease Alguard 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.
Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self-administer.
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Alguard Infusion. Please consult your doctor. | - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alguard Infusion during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Breast feeding : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Information regarding the use of Alguard Infusion during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor. | - Driving : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Alguard Infusion alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor. | - Kidney : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Alguard Infusion in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. | - Liver : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Alguard Infusion in patients with liver disease.
If you miss a dose of Alguard Infusion, please consult your doctor.
Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Alguard Infusion?::: No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Alguard 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 Alguard Infusion?::: Alguard 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 Alguard 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. Alguard 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 Alguard Infusion given?::: Alguard 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.
Alguard Infusion is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.