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Sevelamer and Food

Result of checking the interaction of Sevelamer and Food for safety when used together.

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Sevelamer <> Food

Relevance: 03.07.2019 Reviewer: Shkutko P.M., M.D., in

When checking interaction based on authoritative sources Drugs.com, Rxlist.com, Webmd.com, Medscape.com there are contraindications or side effects that may cause harm or increase the negative effect from drug interaction with food or lifestyle.

Consumer:

Sevelamer may interact with other medications if taken directly with them. As a precaution, other medications that can be affected by changes in blood levels should be administered 1 hour before or 3 hours after sevelamer. This will make it easier for your body to absorb the medication.

Professional:

ADJUST DOSING INTERVAL: Sevelamer may decrease the oral bioavailability of concomitantly administered drugs. While clinical data are lacking for most drugs, the intestinal absorption of some may be impaired due to sevelamer's binding capabilities.

MANAGEMENT: As a precaution, drugs that can be adversely affected by alterations in blood levels should be administered 1 hour before or 3 hours after sevelamer.

References:

"Product Information. Renagel (sevelamer)." Genzyme Corporation, Cambridge, MA.
"Product Information. Xatral (alfuzosin)." Sanofi-Synthelabo Canada Inc, Markham, ON.

Sevelamer

Generic Name: sevelamer

Brand Name: Renagel, Renvela

Synonyms: n.a.

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