Renvela

Drug Name:

Sevelamer 400mg, 800mg Tablets

Category:

International Brand: Renagel/Renvela

Renagel/Renvela

Details

Purpose

Sevelamer 400mg,800mg tablets are used to reduce the blood phosphate levels in patients who are undergoing dialysis. The decrease in blood phosphorus levels helps to maintain the health of bones, and the heart. It reduces the chances of strokes and other unsafe diseases. The medication has an international brand name of Renageland an Indian brand name of renvela.

 

How does it work?

Renageltablets work by holding up the phosphorus element from the diet so that it can not accumulate in the body. hence, the phosphorus gets discarded out of the user body. the elements of this tablet hold excess phosphorus which maintains the phosphorus levels in the body.

 

Measures and precautions

  1. Consume renvela tablets orally as instructed by the concerned doctor. The medication should be taken 3 times a day usually.
  2. Sevelamer 400mg, 800mg tablets are food-dependent medications. They should be taken with meals.
  3. Avoid crushing and chewing of renvela tablets. Swallow it whole with water.
  4. The doses of sevelamer 400mg, 800mg tablets are based on the medical condition and response of the patients.
  5. The dose also depends on the body size of the users.
  6. If any user is taking the powder form of renvela tablets then he or she should check all instructions for consuming it. Follow all directions for use to consume it.
  7. Take the sevelamer 400mg, 800mg tablets regularly as per the directives of the doctor to observe better results.
  8. Before the usage of this medication, tell your doctor about any allergies you have or this medicine is causing any allergies. The tablets have some inactive ingredients that can cause allergies. So consult your doctor in case of it.
  9. Do tell your doctor about your medical history before the consumption of the medicine, especially the symptoms of low blood phosphorus levels, intestinal problems, swallowing, blockages, etc.
  10. The tablets should be taken when needed during pregnancy. It should not be taken without a doctor’s consultation.
  11. Do not overdose on the tablets by yourself. It is strictly hazardous to health.

 

Side-effects

  • Diarrhea
  • Nausea
  • Cough
  • Gas
  • Constipation
  • Stomach upset
  • Headache
  • Rashes
  • Itching
  • Trouble in breathing
  • Swelling of legs
  • Bloody bowel movements
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Sore throat

 

Interactions

The tablets can interfere with some drugs like thyroid medications, ciprofloxacin, and mycophenolate. These interactions lower the ability of tablets to get absorbed in the stomach.  So before consuming the tablets, make sure about these interactions.