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Sevelamer (Oral)
Lowers the amount of phosphorus in blood of people receiving kidney dialysis.
Brand Names:
Renagel
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to sevelamer, if you have low levels of phosphates in your blood (hypophosphatemia), or if you have a blockage in your intestines.
Uses:
Tablet
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Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
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It is best to take this medicine with meals.
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Swallow the tablet whole. Do not crush, chew, break, or open.
If a dose is missed:
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The medicine works when there is food in your stomach. If you forget to take your medicine and you have just eaten a meal in the past hour, take the medicine right away. Take your next dose at your regularly scheduled time.
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If it has been more than 1 hour since your last meal or if it is almost time for your next meal, skip the missed dose. Then take your next dose at your regular time.
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Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Storage:
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Store the medicine at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
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Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and never share your medicine with anyone.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are taking medicine to treat seizures or an irregular heartbeat.
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If you are taking any other medicines, take them at least one hour before or three hours after you take sevelamer. If you need help deciding the best times to take your other medicines, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
Warnings:
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Make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have trouble swallowing, severe constipation, stomach problems, or have had surgery on your digestive system.
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Carefully follow any special diet that your doctor gives you.
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Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
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Constipation
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Diarrhea
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Fever, chills, sore throat
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Upset stomach, gas, indigestion
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Vomiting
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Bloating or stomach discomfort
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Headache
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