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Renvela is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet, Sachet. It is primarily used for the treatment of Increased Phosphate Levels in the Blood. Secondary and off-label uses of Renvela have also been mentioned below.
The optimal dosage of Renvela is largely dependent on the individual's body weight, medical history, gender and age. Individual symptoms and route of administration also determines the right dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Renvela can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Renvela go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
In addition, Renvela's effect is Unknown during pregnancy and Safe for lactating mothers. In addition, Renvela's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Renvela related warnings section.
Renvela can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Renvela in conditions like Intestinal Obstruction. Some other conditions that can be affected by Renvela are listed in the contraindications section below.
Drug interactions for Renvela have been reported in the medical literature. See below for a complete list.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Renvela is considered safe while driving, and is addictive.
Renvela is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Renvela safe for pregnant women?
It is not known what effect Renvela will have on pregnant women, because no research work has been carried out on this till date.
Is the use of Renvela safe during breastfeeding?
Renvela is safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Renvela on the Kidneys?
Renvela has very mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Renvela on the Liver?
There is no research available on the side effects of Renvela on the liver. Therefore, its impact is unknown.
What is the effect of Renvela on the Heart?
Information about safety of Renvela for heart is not available since scientific research on this is yet to be done.
Renvela should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Renvela unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Renvela habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Renvela.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Renvela will not make you feel sleepy or drowsy. So you drive or operate machinery safely.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Renvela only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Renvela in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Renvela
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Renvela together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Renvela
It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Renvela and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Renvela (sevelamer carbonate)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1134-1135