Renvela uses?

What is Renvela (sevelamer) used for?

Renvela is used to help treat high phosphorus levels (hyperphosphatemia) in people with chronic kidney disease (especially those on dialysis) by binding phosphate in the gut so less phosphorus is absorbed.

How does Renvela work?

Renvela contains sevelamer, a non-absorbed phosphate binder. After you take it with meals, it binds dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and helps lower blood phosphorus levels.

Who typically takes Renvela?

Renvela is prescribed for patients with chronic kidney disease who need to control serum phosphorus, including patients on dialysis.

What other drugs are phosphate binders like Renvela?

Renvela is one option among phosphate binders used to manage hyperphosphatemia in kidney disease; other phosphate binders include products based on calcium or other non-calcium binding agents.

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