Renavel 800mg tablet
Prescription Required
Prescription Required
This medicine is used in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia (elevated level of phosphate in blood) in hemodialysis (filtration of blood by a machine that acts like an artificial kidney).
Patients administered with this medicine may experience gastrointestinal upset, and very rarely intestinal obstruction, intestinal perforation (pierced with a hole), diverticulosis (presence of multiple pouches in colon that are not inflamed), pruritus (urge to scratch), and rash (change in color and texture of skin).
Pregnancy
No definite data available regarding the risk of this medicine in a pregnant female, therefore, be cautious, and consult your doctor for more information.
Lactation
The effect of this medication is undetermined in nursing females. Consult your doctor before using this medication.
Precautions
Patients that are suffering from swallowing disorders, severe gastro-paresis (stomach cannot empty itself), diverticulosis (presence of multiple pouches in colon that are not inflamed), gastric retention, active inflammatory bowel disease, gastric motility disorders, and have a history of major gastrointestinal surgery should stay cautious. Monitor serum electrolyte levels. Vitamins intake may be required alongside this medicine for long term use.
This medicine is contraindicated in patients suffering from bowel obstruction and hypophosphatemia (low phosphate level in blood).
Do I have to take this medication with food?
Yes, This medication has to be taken with food.
Are there any major side effects?
No, there are no major side effects.
Does this medication cause constipation?
Yes this medication may cause or worsen constipation.
Can I take this medication if I am pregnant?
No data regarding pregnancy is available, therefore consult your doctor
When should I take sevelamer?
It should be taken three times a day with meals to help control phosphorus levels in your body.
What does renavel do to your body?
Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes (blood supply to a part of brain is reduced) that can result from high phosphate levels.
Does sevelamer cause diarrhea?
It is commonly associated with gastrointestinal symptoms such as vomiting, nausea (feeling like vomiting), diarrhea (frequent watery stools), dyspepsia (indigestion), abdominal pain and flatulence (accumulation of gas in alimentary canal).
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