Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets

VELNATE-800 is the fusion of Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets that are used to increase the level of potassium in the blood and it is used in those patients who are on dialysis due to having severe kidney disease. Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets are also called phosphate binders as they are linked with this class of Pharma Drugs respectively. They are also linked to a class of Pharma drugs which are called PO4 Scavengers.

The dialysis process removes some phosphate from the blood but still, it is very difficult to remove enough of it in order to keep the Phosphorus levels balanced. Having an increased level of Phosphorus can cause some side effects which may worsen over a period of time and that’s why it is very important to keep the blood’s Phosphate levels decreased as it will also help to prevent various heart diseases and strokes also.

Uses of Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets

Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets

• It stops the process of absorption of phosphate from the intestine and accordingly lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
• Also used to treat various symptoms of serum phosphorus regulation in patients with chronic kidney disease.
• Due to its great working capability, it may also be prescribed with some other medicine which will also work to provide effective relief to the individual.
• This is also very useful in preventing hypocalcemia which is a condition of having low levels of calcium in the body that is caused due to an increased level of phosphorus.

Side Effects Of Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets

Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets can cause some common side effects which tend to go away with time as the body slowly starts to adjust itself with the passage of time. Taking a doctor’s consultation becomes a necessity if the following side effects don’t go away with time.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Upper abdominal pain
• Flatulence
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Headache
• Stomach upset
• Cough
• Gas

Directions For Use

• Usually, they are to be taken three times a day or as directed by the Physician.
• They are to be taken after having a meal as it will help to avoid an upset stomach effectively.
• Try to take them at a regular interval of time as it will help to remember taking the medicine regularly.
• These are to be taken by swallowing them as a whole and they aren’t meant to be broken or chewed.
• The dose adjustment will be done by the doctor concerned after judging the condition of the patient.
• Follow the proper diet plan that will be directed to the patient by the concerned doctor as taking Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets is only a part of the complete treatment.

Safety Precautions

• Taking a doctor’s consultancy becomes important if the individual taking this medication is pregnant.
• Consult the concerned healthcare expert if the patient taking this tablet is younger than 6 years of age.
• Let the doctor know if the individual using these tablets is having any other medical issues such as constipation, trouble swallowing, blockage in the intestines, slow digestion, stomach or intestinal disorder, or any other possible problem.
• Although it is considered safe for a nursing baby, still precautionary measures should be taken while using this medication in that case.