Letarte
Letarte Products are primarily used for
Liver disease
About Letarte Products
Uses of Letarte Products
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is used in the treatment of liver disease.
Letarte Products side effects
Common
Side Effect of Letarte is Injection site reactions (pain, swelling, redness).
How Letarte Products work
L-Ornithine L-Aspartate is a combination of two amino acids which works by protecting the liver from harmful chemical substances (free radicals), thus preventing liver damage.
Patient Concerns about Letarte Products
Frequently asked questions about Letarte Products
Frequently asked questions about L-Ornithine L-Aspartate
Q. Is it ok to take alcohol when taking Letarte Sachet?
No, it is not recommended to take alcohol when on Letarte Sachet. 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.
Q. What is Letarte Sachet?
Letarte Sachet 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.
Q. Is it safe to give Letarte Sachet to pregnant or lactating women?
Letarte Sachet is not recommended for use in pregnant or breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. It is advised that if your doctor prescribes you this medicine then you must discuss all the risks and benefits associated with this medicine.
Q. What is the use of Letarte Sachet 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. Letarte Sachet 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.
Q. How is Letarte Sachet given?
Letarte Sachet can be given orally, with or without food. Your doctor will suggest the appropriate dose depending on the patient’s health condition and severity of the disease.