Basic Information On Renagel
Renagel is prescribed for control of blood serum phosphorous levels in individuals undergoing dialysis and those who are being treated for chronic kidney disease. High levels of phosphorous decrease the levels of blood calcium. The Renagel drug belongs to a class of drugs called phosphate binding drugs due to its action.
Side Effects/Precautions For Renagel
Common side effects of Renagel or Sevelamer include stomach upset, diarrhea with stomach pain that can be mild or even severe but it usually does not last long. You can also have problems like sore throat, cough, and pain in the body, particularly in the legs. If you are allergic to phosphate binders, your face can swell and your skin can itch. Your lips and mouth may also swell. Some people also experience swelling of the hands and feet. Allergic reactions do not last long. If they do, then it could be due to an unrelated condition, which has to be examined.
Sevelamer may cause harm to an unborn baby. If you get pregnant during course of treatment, you should let your doctor know about the pregnancy. Weighing the risk of harm to the fetus, your doctor may reduce the dose or take you off the medication. If you have any intestinal or stomach disorders, you may not be prescribed brand or generic Renagel tablets. It is not known if this medication can be passed on through breast feeding. If you are feeding your infant discuss this issue with your doctor. You may also not be prescribed this drug if your blood phosphorous levels are too low. Using this drug, when phosphorous levels are below normal, may lead to hypophosphatemia which can cause major muscles like in the heart, to weaken. You may also experience delirium Phosphorous is an important element in energy cycle and lowered levels can leave an individual constantly fatigued.
Renagel Dosage
The recommended starting dose of brand or generic Renagel is 800 mg or 1600 mg per day depending on phosphorous levels. The total dose can be given in smaller doses of 400 mg. The medication is to be taken with meals. The objective of the drug is to lower blood phosphorous levels to 5.5 mg/dl or less. The increase or decrease of dose can be done by one tablet once every two weeks, if necessary and no frequent than that. The lowest possible dose that achieves the desired result should be used.
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