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Renvela Drug Center

Medical Editor: John P. Cunha, DO, FACOEP

Renvela (sevelamer carbonate) is used to reduce blood levels of phosphorus in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis. Renvela is a phosphate binder, in the chelating agent class of drugs. Common side effects include headache, diarrhea, stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, cough, gas, or constipation.

The recommended starting dose of Renvela is 0.8 to 1.6 g taken 3 times/day with meals. Dosage is based on the patient's serum phosphorus level. Some drugs may interact with Renvela including ciprofloxacin, levothyroxine, heart rhythm medications, or seizure medications. Discuss with your doctor all medications you are taking. Renvela should be used only when prescribed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.

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Renvela Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage

Chemical Structure of Sevelamer Carbonate - Illustration

Renvela® (sevelamer carbonate) is indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) on dialysis.

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What is Patient information?

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Renvela Patient Information: Side Effects

Get emergency medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficulty breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Call your doctor at once if you have a serious side effect such as:

  • severe stomach pain or constipation; or
  • fever, chills, body aches, flu symptoms.

Less serious side effects may include:

  • upset stomach;
  • stomach pain, gas;
  • nausea, vomiting;
  • diarrhea; or
  • constipation.

This is not a complete list of side...

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What is Consumer information?

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Renvela Consumer Information: Uses

Sevelamer is used to prevent and treat high blood phosphate levels in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Dialysis removes some phosphate from your blood, but it is difficult to remove enough to keep your phosphate levels balanced. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels. Sevelamer works by holding onto phosphate from the diet so that it can pass out of your body.

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