Renecar 400 Strip Of 10 Tablets
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Renecar 400 MG Description
Renecar 400mg tablets is a prescription medicine containing sevelamer, used to control high phosphate levels in the blood.
Product Summary
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Contains | Sevelamer(400.0 Mg) |
Uses | hyperphosphatemia |
Side effects | nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, dyspepsia, flatulence |
Therapy | DRUG FOR CHRONIC KIDNEY DISEASE |
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Uses of Renecar 400 MG
- Controls high phosphate levels in blood
Contraindications of Renecar 400 MG
- Allergy to sevelamer or any excipients
- Hypophosphataemia
- Bowel obstruction
Side effects of Renecar 400 MG
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Constipation
- Dyspepsia
- Flatulence
- Diarrhoea
Precautions and Warnings of Renecar 400 MG
Pregnancy
Q:
Can I use Renecar 400 tablets during pregnancy?
A:
Due to the limited amount of data from Renecar tablets in pregnancy, the potential risk remains unknown. Therefore, Renecar 400 tablets should be avoided during pregnancy unless considered necessary by the physician.
Breast Feeding
Q:
Are Renecar 400 tablets safe to use while breastfeeding?
A:
It is unknown whether the contents of Renecar 400 tablets are excreted in breast milk; therefore, before taking this tablet during breastfeeding, weigh the potential advantages against the potential hazards and follow the doctor's advice.
Driving
Q:
Does this medication affect the ability to drive?
A:
Sevelamer does not influence the ability to drive or use heavy machinery.
Alcohol
Q:
Can I consume alcohol with this medicine?
A:
The safety of alcohol consumption with this tablet is not known. Please consult your doctor.
Other General Warnings
Talk to your doctor if
- You have difficulty swallowing
- You have intestinal obstruction
- You are galactose intolerant
- You have hyperparathyroidism
- You have other swallowing disorders
- You are allergic to sevelamer or any of the excipients
- You have severe gastrointestinal motility disorders
- You have an irregular or abnormal bowel motion
- You have active inflammatory bowel disease
- You have major gastrointestinal tract surgery
- You have high or low levels of calcium in the blood
- You are a patient with chronic kidney disease not on dialysis
- You have inflammation of the membrane lining the abdominal wall
- You have other gastrointestinal disorders like perforations, ulcerations, bleeding
- You are taking other prescription, non-prescription medication, herbal, nutritional supplements, vitamins or minerals
Mode of Action of Renecar 400 MG
How Does It Work?
Sevelamer binds to the phosphorus present in the food and prevents it from getting absorbed into the bloodstream. Therefore, controlling the levels of phosphate in the blood.
Directions for Use of Renecar 400 MG
- Take Renecar 400 tablets as per the doctor's prescription
- Do not take more than the prescribed dose per day
Interactions of Renecar 400 MG
Interactions with other medicines
- The bioavailability of ciprofloxacin decreases when co-administered with sevelamer
- Co-administration of sevelamer with cyclosporin, mycophenolate mofetil reduces levels of cyclosporin when given to transplant patients
- Co-administration with levothyroxine may lead to hypothyroidism in rare cases; therefore, close monitoring of thyroid-stimulating hormone levels is recommended
- Caution should be exercised when taking anti-arrhythmic and anti-seizure medicinal products
- Co-administration with proton pump inhibitors may cause an increase in phosphate levels in very rare cases
- The medicinal product should not be administered with this medication as it may cause a reduction in bioavailability
Storage and disposal of Renecar 400 MG
- Store in a cool and dry place at a temperature of no more than 25° C
- Keep it away from heat and moisture
- Do not flush the tablets down the drain
- It should be discarded safely; ask the pharmacist or doctor about the safe ways to discard the medicine
Dosage of Renecar 400 MG
Overdose
In case of overdose, gastrointestinal symptoms and gastric disturbances are generally evident, including abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhoea. Inform your doctor or rush to the nearest hospital immediately....
Missed a Dose
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is approaching, skip the missing dose. Do not take two tablets at once.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Is there anything I should do before commencing the treatment?
A: Before initiating the treatment, you should inform the doctor about previous allergic reactions and give a detailed history of your previous medical conditions, surgeries and the current medications you are on.
Q: Are there any specific dietary instructions I should follow during Renecar 400mg tablets medication?
A: You should follow a low-phosphorus-containing diet as advised by your physician. You can talk to your doctor about the food items that are naturally low phosphorus-containing food or that contain high amounts, so you know what to avoid.
Q: Why is Renecar 400mg tablet only for patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis?
A: As the patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis cannot control the phosphate level that goes into the blood, Renecar 400mg tablet is given to maintain the phosphorus levels in the blood, preventing excess from entering the bloodstream and causing problems associated with high levels of phosphorus.
Q: What other precautions should I take while taking Renecar 400mg tablets?
A: You should keep track of your vitamins A, D, E, and K levels as patients with chronic kidney disease may develop a deficiency of these vitamins.
References
- Sevelamer carbonate 800 mg film-coated tablets - Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) - (emc) [Internet]. Medicines.org.uk. 2022 [cited 20 April 2022]. Available from: https://www.medicines.org.uk/emc/product/8679/smpc#
- Sevelamer: MedlinePlus Drug Information [Internet]. Medlineplus.gov. 2022 [cited 20 April 2022]. Available from: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601248.html
Product Details
Brand
RENECAR
Country of Origin
India
Expires on or After
29/06/2027
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