Brand names: RenaGel®
Chemical formula:
- Drug Forms:
- Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela™) tablets (below)
- Sevelamer Carbonate Oral tablet
- Sevelamer Hydrochloride Oral capsule
- Sevelamer Hydrochloride Oral tablet
- Sevelamer Carbonate Oral suspension
- Español:
- Carbonato de sevelamer, Tableta oral
- Clorhidrato de Sevelamer, Cápsula oral
- Clorhidrato de Sevelamer, Tableta oral
- Carbonato de Sevelamer, Suspensión oral
Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela™) tablets
What are Sevelamer carbonate (Renvela™) tablets?
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
• difficulty swallowing
• bowel obstruction
• stomach surgery or disorder
• an unusual or allergic reaction to sevelamer, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
• pregnant or trying to get pregnant
• breast-feeding
How should this medicine be used?
Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take with meals. Take your medicine at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What drug(s) may interact with Sevelamer?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
• phosphorus containing product or supplement
Due to its binding capacity in the stomach, sevelamer could possibly interact with any of the following medicines. If you are taking any of these medicines, take them at least one hour before or 3 hours after you take sevelamer.
• antibiotics
• medicines for an irregular heartbeat
• levothyroxine and other thyroid hormones
• seizure (convulsion) medications
• theophylline
• warfarin
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking Sevelamer?
If you are taking other medications, take them at least 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking this medicine.
What side effects may I notice from receiving Sevelamer?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
• allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
• confusion, irritability
• difficulty breathing
• fever, infection
• new or worsening constipation
• unusually weak or tired
• vomiting
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
• cough
• diarrhea
• headache
• pain
• stomach upset, nausea
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from moisture. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Last updated: 7/1/2002
Important Disclaimer: The drug information provided here is for educational purposes only. It is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the diagnosis, treatment and advice of a medical professional. This drug information does not cover all possible uses, precautions, side effects and interactions. It should not be construed to indicate that this or any drug is safe for you. Consult your medical professional for guidance before using any prescription or over the counter drugs.
