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What is Sevelamer Carbonate
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Sevelamer, otherwise called Renagel, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses including Hyperphosphataemia and Hemodialysis .Effectiveness
When to interrupt dosage
The suggested dosage of Sevelamer Carbonate is contingent upon the determined condition. The measure of dosage fluctuates, according to the technique of delivery (e.g. Parenteral or Capsule) featured in the following table.Warnings
There are 20 known major drug interactions with Sevelamer Carbonate.Sevelamer Carbonate Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Sevelamer Carbonate?
11 active clinical trials are presently analyzing the potential of Sevelamer Carbonate to address Hyperphosphataemia.Sevelamer Carbonate Reviews: What are patients saying about Sevelamer Carbonate?
Patient Q&A Section about sevelamer carbonate
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.What drug class is sevelamer carbonate?
"Renvela is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Serum Phosphorus Regulation in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) who are on dialysis. Renvela may be used alone or with other medications. Renvela belongs to a class of drugs called PO4 Scavengers."
What are the side effects of sevelamer?
"You may experience headaches, diarrhea, stomach upsets, nausea, vomiting, coughing, gas, or constipation. If you experience any of these effects for an extended period of time, talk to your doctor or pharmacist."
What is sevelamer carbonate taken for?
"This medicine is only available with a doctor's prescription and is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis."
When should you take sevelamer?
"Sevelamer is available as a tablet or powder for suspension, which is generally taken three times a day with meals."