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Axona Generic Name & Formulations
Legal Class
Rx
General Description
Caprylic triglyceride, potassium caseinate (milk-derived protein), maltodextrin, whey protein (milk-derived), sugar, sunflower oil, dimagnesium phosphate, tricalcium phosphate, dipotassium phosphate, soy lecithin, distilled monoglyceride, silicon dioxide, natural vanilla bean extract, sucralose, acesulfame potassium; pwd; 40g per packet.
Pharmacological Class
Medical food.
How Supplied
Packets—30
Manufacturer
Axona Indications
Indications
Dietary management of the metabolic processes associated with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease.
Axona Dosage and Administration
Adult
1 packet once daily after meals; add contents of packet in 4–8oz of water or preferred liquids, mix thoroughly. May start with a graduated dosing regimen for 7 days before taking one full packet per day.
Children
Not applicable.
Axona Contraindications
Contraindications
Milk or soy allergy.
Axona Boxed Warnings
Not Applicable
Axona Warnings/Precautions
Warnings/Precautions
Risk of ketoacidosis (eg, alcoholics, poorly controlled diabetics). History of GI inflammatory conditions (eg, IBS, diverticular disease, chronic gastritis, severe GERD). Renal dysfunction. Monitor triglyceride levels during therapy.
Axona Pharmacokinetics
See Literature
Axona Interactions
Not Applicable
Axona Adverse Reactions
Adverse Reactions
GI upset, flatulence, dyspepsia, dizziness, headache, increases in BUN, uric acid, or creatinine.
Axona Clinical Trials
See Literature
Axona Note
Not Applicable
Axona Patient Counseling
See Literature
