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Sevelamer (Renagel®) and Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)

Categories

Kidneys

Medications

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Last Update

March 1, 2023

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.pdf

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WQ85-1464

Language

English

Creator

Renal Program

Sevelamer is a medication that lowers the amount of phosphorus in your blood. Hemodialysis can remove some of the extra phosphorus, but you may need a medication like sevelamer to remove more. This pamphlet explains how to take sevelamer, possible side effects, and how to store this medication.

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