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News on Renagel (sevelamer)

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Genzyme Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2010 - MarketWatch (press release)

Moneycontrol.comGenzyme Reports Financial Results for the Third Quarter of 2010MarketWatch (press release)Genzyme recently won a highly competitive, $28 million tender over generic manufacturers in Brazil, the second-largest market for Renagel outside of the ...Genzyme 3Q profit surges on Cerezyme salesBusinessWeekall 147 news articles��

Genzyme rolls out kidney drug Renvela in the UK - Pharma Times

Genzyme rolls out kidney drug Renvela in the UKPharma TimesRenvela (sevelamer carbonate) is a next-generation version of Genzyme's Renagel (sevelamer hydrochloride), and the drugs are currently the only phosphate ...

Biotech im Visier der Großen - Financial Times Deutschland

Biotech im Visier der GroßenFinancial Times DeutschlandDas Medikament Renagel hilft bei Nierenerkrankrungen. Der Hersteller Genzyme wird derzeit von Sanofi-Aventis umworben Seit 2008 hat sich der ...and more��

Renagel (sevelamer)

Last updated on: Jan 24, 2007

Brand Name:	Renagel
Active Ingredient:	sevelamer hydrochloride
Strength(s):	403 mg capsules and 400mg and 800mg tablets
Dosage Form(s):	Capsules and Tablets
Company Name:	GelTex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Availability:	Prescription only
*Date Approved by FDA:	October 30, 1998
*Approval by FDA does not mean that the drug is available for consumers at this time. This information is provided by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. For more information about this drug, click here.

What is Renagel used for?

Renagel is used to reduce the level of phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease that are on hemodialysis.

Who should not take Renagel?

You should not take Renagel if you have hypophoshphatemia (low levels of phosphorus) or bowel obstruction.

General Precautions:

You should stick to your prescribed diet.
Review all medications with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. If you are on other medications your doctor may want you to take them 1 hour before or 3 hours after your dose of Renagel because Renagel may bind certain drugs.
Do not chew or take apart the Renagel capsules because the contents expand in water.

What are some possible side effects of Renagel? (This is NOT a complete list of side effects reported with Renagel. Your health care provider can discuss with you a more complete list of side effects.)