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Renagel Safety Reports reported to FDA
Total Renagel reports: 161.Renagel FDA safety alerts: No.
Reported deaths: 41 Reported hospitalizations: 96.
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Reported Renagel Side Effects: constipation, haemodialysis, large intestine perforation, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, diarrhoea, intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, abdominal distension, blood pressure decreased, diverticulitis, intestinal perforation.
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Renagel Side Effects Report #5170253-3Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on Nov 21, 2006. Female patient, 50 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal necrosis, intestinal perforation. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5170262-4
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Nov 21, 2006. Male patient, 65 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abscess, aortic aneurysm rupture, catheter related infection, constipation, haemodialysis, inflammation, large intestine perforation, nephrectomy, pyothorax. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient died on 10/23/2006.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5178900-7
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on Nov 27, 2006. Male patient, 77 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foreign body trauma, vomiting. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5179436-X
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Nov 27, 2006. Female patient, 78 years of age, weighting 145.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, multiple myeloma and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: platelet count decreased. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MELPHALAN, PREDNISONE, SYNTHROID, ACTOS, COUMADIN, QUINAPRIL, PROTONIX, AMITRIPTYLINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5186515-X
Physician from AUSTRIA reported RENAGEL problem on Nov 29, 2006. Male patient, 69 years of age, weighting 134.5 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, fabry's disease and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiopulmonary failure, colitis, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, hypothyroidism, infected skin ulcer, septic shock, superinfection. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FABRAZYME, NEXIUM, CETIRIZINE, TRAMADOL, LOVENOX. Patient died on 11/14/2006.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5189808-5
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 04, 2006. Female patient, 67 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: aortic valve replacement, coronary artery bypass, gangrene, peripheral vascular disorder, sepsis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with BICARBONATE, REPLIVA, HECTOROL, ASPIRIN, DIOVAN, COREG, EPOGEN. Patient died on 09/03/2006.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5190729-2
Physician from TURKEY reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 01, 2006. Female patient, 63 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: arthralgia, blood parathyroid hormone increased, blood phosphorus increased, calcinosis, calcium phosphate product increased, joint range of motion decreased, myalgia. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with PARICALCITOL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5192170-5
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Dec 11, 2006. Female patient, 72 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leg amputation, sepsis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 12/09/2006.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5192525-9
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 08, 2006. Female patient, 57 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticulum, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, large intestinal haemorrhage, melaena. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5192526-0
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 06, 2006. Female patient, 56 years of age, weighting 73.85 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal adhesions, dehydration, haemodialysis, intestinal obstruction, peritonitis, subileus. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LANSOPRAZOLE, PRECIPTATED CALCIUM CARBONATE, HERBAL NOS, PURSENNID, LOXOPROFEN, AMOBAN, GLYCEROL ENEMA, NIFLAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5194437-3
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 12, 2006. Female patient, 49 years of age, weighting 162.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foreign body trauma. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ASPIRIN, CLINDAMYCIN, HUMALOG, LISINOPRIL, METOPROLOL SUCCINATE, NEPHROCAPS, SULFACETAMIDE. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5194822-X
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on Dec 06, 2006. Male patient, 81 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: lymphoma, small intestinal obstruction. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5197352-4
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 18, 2006. Male patient, 56 years of age, weighting 160.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypertension, hypothyroidism, tachyphylaxis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CORINAE L, RENIVEZE, DIOVAN, TENORMIN, ALFAROL, CARDENALIN, SENNARIDE. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5197356-1
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Dec 15, 2006. Male patient, 67 years of age, weighting 116.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, constipation and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cold sweat, colitis ischaemic, disseminated intravascular coagulation, diverticulitis, large intestine perforation, peritonitis, shock. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALOSENN, PICOSULPHATE. Patient died on 10/02/2006.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5197359-7
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 15, 2006. Female patient, 55 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: gastrointestinal perforation. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5197362-7
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on Dec 19, 2006. Female patient, 44 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dialysis, duodenal ulcer, gastric ulcer, gastrointestinal haemorrhage, haemoglobin decreased, hypotension, vascular calcification. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with VASTAREL, NEORECORMON, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, KAYEXALATE, LAROSCORBINE. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5197866-7
Pharmacist from CANADA reported RENAGEL problem on Dec 18, 2006. Male patient, 84 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident, dysphagia. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5379921-1
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5379944-2
Physician from TURKEY reported RENAGEL problem on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 53 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukocytosis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5379948-X
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint range of motion decreased, polyarthritis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5380002-1
Physician from TURKEY reported RENAGEL problem on June 20, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: leukocytosis, polyarthritis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5383439-X
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from FRANCE on June 25, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, weighting 179.7 lb, was diagnosed with peritoneal dialysis and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: eosinophilia. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with RAMIPRIL. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5383535-7
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on June 26, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticular perforation. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5387613-8
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED KINGDOM on June 28, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with calcium deficiency and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, epistaxis, haematuria, international normalised ratio increased, melaena. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, FRUSEMIDE, LISINOPRIL, SIMVASTATIN, BICARBONATE. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5391736-7
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on July 05, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: diverticular perforation, haemodialysis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5391738-0
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from ALGERIA on July 03, 2007. Male patient, 68 years of age, weighting 154.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebellar syndrome, cerebral atrophy, cerebral calcification. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5393050-2
Physician from FRANCE reported RENAGEL problem on July 05, 2007. Female patient, 48 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ovarian cancer metastatic, pruritus. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with MIMPARA, LASIX, MOPRAL, DOPIFRANE. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5397932-7
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Pharmacist from UNITED STATES on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 79 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: dysphagia, endotracheal intubation complication, heart valve replacement, post procedural complication. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5397937-6
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on July 11, 2007. Female patient, 70 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient died.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5398346-6
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 136.7 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: joint range of motion decreased, leukocytosis, polyarthritis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5398347-8
Physician from TURKEY reported RENAGEL problem on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 26 years of age, weighting 189.6 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: polyarthritis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5398770-1
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 10, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 78.26 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, hyperkalaemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, disease recurrence, diverticulum, hyperkalaemia, large intestine perforation, peritonitis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CARVEDILOL, BLOPRESS, SPIRONOLACTONE, ASPIRIN, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5398792-0
Physician from TURKEY reported RENAGEL problem on July 10, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: infection, leukocytosis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5398793-2
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from TURKEY on July 10, 2007. Male patient, 46 years of age, weighting 170.9 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal pain. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5403539-5
Health Professional from UNITED KINGDOM reported RENAGEL problem on July 16, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with calcium deficiency and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, epistaxis, haematuria, international normalised ratio increased, melaena. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN, AMLODIPINE, ATENOLOL, FRUSEMIDE, LISINOPRIL, SIMVASTATIN, BICARBONATE. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5407771-6
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 23, 2007. Female patient, 31 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood glucose increased. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5408959-0
Physician from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on July 23, 2007. Male patient, 90 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: hypotension. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient died on 07/20/2007.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5408972-3
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from UNITED STATES on July 23, 2007. Male patient, 91 years of age, weighting 183.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: colitis ischaemic, convulsion, sepsis, tachycardia. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with TOPROL, CARDIZEM, CELEBREX, NEPHROCAPS, FOSRENOL, VENOFER, COZAAR. Patient died on 07/21/2007.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5410275-8
Health Professional from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on July 25, 2007. Male patient, 48 years of age, weighting 163.1 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: foot amputation, gangrene, hypocalcaemia. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with EPOGEN, VENOFER, TOPAMAX, WARFARIN, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM WITH VITAMIN D. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5412144-6
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from GREECE on July 07, 2007. Female patient, 81 years of age, weighting 137.8 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, pruritus and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: condition aggravated, pruritus, purpura. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LOPRESSOR, SALOSPIR, PENRAZOL, ARANESP. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5413408-2
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on July 31, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, constipation and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, decreased appetite, diverticular perforation, diverticulitis, haemodialysis, oral intake reduced, peritonitis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAXAID, TELEMINSOFT, SELBEX, CALTAN, STOGAR, FUROSEMIDE, LANDSEN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5416508-6
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on July 31, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 78.26 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, hyperkalaemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: continuous haemodiafiltration, diverticulum, haemodialysis, large intestine perforation. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CARVEDILOL, BLOPRESS, SPIRONOLACTONE, ASPIRIN, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5420810-1
Physician from JAPAN reported RENAGEL problem on Aug 02, 2007. Female patient, 42 years of age, weighting 114.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: abdominal distension, diarrhoea, erosive duodenitis, gastritis erosive, gastrointestinal haemorrhage. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with ALFAROL, HARNAL, NORVASC, LASIX, CALTAN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5422044-3
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 06, 2007. Female patient was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: blood parathyroid hormone increased, dry throat, foreign body trauma. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5423131-6
Pharmacist from UNITED KINGDOM reported RENAGEL problem on Aug 08, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, was diagnosed with dialysis, hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: contusion, haematuria, international normalised ratio increased, melaena. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with WARFARIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5423132-8
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 62 years of age, weighting 147.0 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, constipation and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: ascites, diverticular perforation, diverticulitis, gastrointestinal motility disorder, haematochezia, large intestine perforation, oral intake reduced, peritonitis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with LAXAID, TELEMINSOFT, SELBEX, CALTAN, STOGAR, FUROSEMIDE, CLONAZEPAM. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5428367-6
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on Aug 13, 2007. Male patient, 42 years of age, weighting 143.3 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, fabry's disease and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cerebrovascular accident. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with FABRAZYME, AMLODIPINE, PHOSLO, NEPHROCAPS, COZAAR. Patient was hospitalized and became disabled. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5429611-1
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Physician from JAPAN on Aug 13, 2007. Female patient, 72 years of age, weighting 78.26 lb, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia, hyperkalaemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: constipation, gastrointestinal disorder, haemodialysis, ill-defined disorder, large intestine perforation, peritonitis. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CALCIUM POLYSTYRENE SULFONATE, AMLODIPINE BESYLATE, ENALAPRIL MALEATE, CARVEDILOL, CANDESARTAN CILEXETIL, SPIRONOLACTONE, ASPIRIN, ALLOPURINOL. Patient recovered.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5442146-5
Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES reported RENAGEL problem on Aug 16, 2007. Male patient, 47 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. Patient died on 08/10/2007.
Renagel Side Effects Report #5444059-1
RENAGEL problem was reported by a Health Professional from UNITED STATES on Aug 17, 2007. Male patient, 66 years of age, was diagnosed with hyperphosphataemia and was treated with RENAGEL. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following problems/side effects: cardiac arrest. RENAGEL dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with INSULIN, IMDUR, NORVASC, ATENOLOL. Patient died on 07/11/2007.
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Drug Information: Sevelamer
URL of this page: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/medmaster/a601248.html
(se vel' a mer)Why is this medication prescribed?
Sevelamer is used to treat high blood levels of phosphorous in patients with kidney disease who are on dialysis. It binds phosphorous that you get from foods in your diet and prevents it from being absorbed into your blood stream.
This medication is sometimes prescribed for other uses; ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.
How should this medicine be used?
Sevelamer comes as a capsule to take by mouth. It is usually taken three times a day with meals. Swallow the capsules whole. Do not chew or take the capsule apart before you swallow it. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take sevelamer exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor.
Sevelamer controls high blood levels of phosphorous which is a common problem in patients with kidney disease, but it does not cure the disease. Continue to take sevelamer even if you feel well. Do not stop taking sevelamer without talking to your doctor.
What special precautions should I follow?
Before taking sevelamer,
- tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to sevelamer or any other drugs.
- tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking, including medications for seizures such as carbamazepine (Carbatrol, Epitol, Tegretol), ethosuximide (Zarontin), phenobarbital (Solfoton), and phenytoin (Dilantin); medications for irregular heartbeats such as amiodarone (Cordarone, Pacerone), digoxin (Lanoxin), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor, Tiazac, others), disopyramide (Norpace), dolfetilide (Tikosyn), flecainide (Tambocor), ibutilide (Corvert), mexiletine (Mexitil), moricizine (Ethmozine), procainamide (Procanbid, Pronestyl, Rhythmin), propafenone (Rythmol), propanolol (Betachron ER, Inderal), quinidine, sotalol (Betapace), tocainide (Tonocard), and verapamil (Calan, Isoptin, Verelan, others); cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune, Gengraf); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid, others); theophylline (Slobid, Theo-Dur, others); warfarin (Coumadin); and herbal products and vitamins.
- If you are taking other medications, you should take them at least 1 hour before you take sevelamer or 3 hours after you have taken sevelamer, to prevent binding of your other medications.
- tell your doctor if you have or have ever had difficulty swallowing, a stomach or bowel problem such as blockage of your stomach or intestines, or surgery on your stomach or intestines.
- tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking sevelamer, call your doctor.
- if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the doctor or dentist that you are taking sevelamer.
What special dietary instructions should I follow?
Talk to your doctor about foods that contain high amounts of phosphorous. If your doctor prescribes a low-phosphorous diet, follow these directions carefully.
What should I do if I forget a dose?
Sevelamer should be taken with meals. If you remember that you forgot to take a dose within 1 hour of a meal, take the missed dose. Otherwise, skip the missed dose and continue your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
What side effects can this medication cause?
Sevelamer may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- upset stomach
- diarrhea
- vomiting
- gas (flatulence)
- constipation
- headache
- cough
What storage conditions are needed for this medicine?
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach of children. Store it at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom). Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication.
What other information should I know?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to determine your response to sevelamer.
Do not let anyone else take your medication. Ask your pharmacist any questions you have about refilling your prescription.
It is important for you to keep a written list of all of the prescription and nonprescription (over-the-counter) medicines you are taking, as well as any products such as vitamins, minerals, or other dietary supplements. You should bring this list with you each time you visit a doctor or if you are admitted to a hospital. It is also important information to carry with you in case of emergencies.
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