When taken with meals, it binds to dietary phosphate and prevents its absorption. Sevelamer was invented and developed by GelTex Pharmaceuticals. Sevelamer is marketed by Sanofi under the brand names Renagel (sevelamer hydrochloride) and Renvela (sevelamer carbonate).
Sevelamer carbonate 0.8g, 2.4g; per packet; pwd for oral susp. Supplied as opaque, foil-lined, heat-sealed, packets containing 0.8 g or 2.4 g of sevelamer carbonate on an anhydrous basis. 1 Box of ...
Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus. Sevelamer is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.
Sevelamer is used to treat hyperphosphatemia (too much phosphate in the blood) in patients with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
Sevelamer can cause severe constipation, which may lead to further gastrointestinal (GI) issues, such as inflammation, bleeding, sores (ulcers), blockage (obstruction), or a hole in the intestine.
Sevelamer hoạt động dựa trên cơ chế liên kết các amin được proton hoá trong môi trường axit dạ dày với những phốt phát. Từ đó làm giảm mức hấp thu và nồng độ phốt phát trong huyết thanh.
Sevelamer is used to control high blood levels of phosphorus in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis (medical treatment to clean the blood when the kidneys are not working properly).
What is this medication? SEVELAMER (se VEL a mer) treats high phosphorus levels in people with kidney disease. It works by lowering the amount of phosphorus your body absorbs from food. It belongs to a group of medications called phosphate binders.