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J0601 Sevelamer carbonate 20 milligrams

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Also known as: sevelamer carbonate, Renvela, phosphate binder

Sevelamer carbonate oral, 20 milligrams, a phosphate-binding polymer for treatment of hyperphosphatemia in chronic kidney disease patients.

Clinical Context

Binds dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract to reduce serum phosphate levels in end-stage renal disease (ESRD) patients. Does not contain calcium, avoiding hypercalcemia risks.

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Specialties

nephrologydialysisinternal medicine

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