Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 800mg

Sevaturn 800 – Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 800 mg is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. Sevelamer Carbonate-800 Tablet is used to control high phosphate levels in the body (hyperphosphataemia) in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine), and patients with chronic kidney disease. It is also used for the treatment of bone disease.

Sevaturn-800 Tablet contains sevelamer that works by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing absorption. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood, prevents the unsafe build-up of phosphate in your body, helps keep your bones strong, and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes.

How to Take Sevaturn 800 Tablets?

Sevelamer 800 Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood. Sevelamer attaches to phosphate in the gut and helps prevent it from being absorbed. This lowers phosphate levels in the blood.

Sevelamer 800 Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.

Follow these steps while taking the Sevaturn-800 Tablet:

• Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water.
• Do not crush or chew the tablet.
• If you have trouble swallowing the tablet, consult your doctor about switching to another form of this medicine.

Benefits of Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 800 mg

Sevaturn-800 Tablet belongs to a group of medications called phosphate binder, which works by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing its absorption. This lowers the phosphate concentration in the body. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood, prevents the unsafe buildup of phosphate in your body, helps keep your bones strong, and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes.

Sevelamer Carbonate-800 Tablet controls hyperphosphataemia (high blood phosphate levels) in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine) or peritoneal dialysis (where the fluid is pumped into the abdomen and an internal body membrane filters the blood), and patients with chronic kidney disease.

It is moreover used for the following:

• Managing high blood phosphate levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
• Preventing harm from buildup of phosphate in the body, such as bone disease and vascular calcification.

Side Effects of Sevaturn 800 Tablets

Sevelamer-800 Tablet may have the following common side effects:

• Abdominal pain
• Constipation
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Folic acid deficiency: This is a lack of folic acid in your body, which can lead to health problems like anaemia.

Precautions of Sevelamer Carbonate Tablets 800 mg

• Sevelamer-800 Tablet isn’t absorbed by the body after oral consumption, hence, it is not likely to affect an unborn baby. However, it’s always good to consult your doctor before taking this medicine during pregnancy.
• Since the Sevelamer-800 Tablet doesn’t get absorbed systemically, it’s not expected to pass into breast milk. However, if you are breastfeeding, always consult your doctor before using this medicine.
• The effects of consuming alcohol while taking Sevelamer-800 tablets have not been studied. It would be wise to discuss this with your doctor.
• Sevelamer-800 Tablet is generally safe for patients with liver issues. However, discuss any liver-related concerns with your doctor before beginning this medication.
• Sevelamer-800 Tablet is used to manage high blood phosphate levels in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. It’s important to consult your doctor if you have any kidney problems before starting this medication.
• If you’re allergic to sevelamer carbonate or any other components of Sevelamer-800 Tablet, avoid using this medicine. Consult your doctor for alternatives.
• Older patients can use the Sevelamer-800 Tablet under medical supervision. They may be more susceptible to its side effects. Seek advice from your doctor if you are over 70 years of age before starting this medicine.