Sevmed 800 Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer Medigen Life Sciences
Active Ingredient Sevelamer (800mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassEpoxide
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassBLOOD RELATED
Action ClassPhosphorous binder
User Rating4.9
User Reviews640
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FAQ

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Does Sevmed 800 cause constipation?
A common side effect of Sevmed 800 is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.
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Is Sevmed 800 taken with food?
Yes, Sevmed 800 can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Sevmed 800 works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
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Can Sevmed 800 be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sevmed 800 into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
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Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevmed 800?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sevmed 800 and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sevmed 800. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sevmed 800 should be maintained.
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How long do I need to take Sevmed 800?
Continue taking Sevmed 800 as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevmed 800 lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sevmed 800 may increase your phosphate levels.
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Why is it important for me to take Sevmed 800?
It is important to take Sevmed 800 as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Sevmed 800, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
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Who should not take Sevmed 800?
Patients who are allergic to Sevmed 800 and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevmed 800. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevmed 800.
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Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevmed 800?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sevmed 800. Also, the use of Sevmed 800 may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
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What if you forget to take Sevmed Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Sevmed 800, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Sevmed 800 Tablet Reviews

Sevmed 800 is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.

Sevmed 800 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.

Sevmed 800 may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.

How Sevmed 800 Tablet Works

Sevmed 800 inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

How to Use Sevmed 800 Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sevmed 800 is to be taken with food.

Uses of Sevmed 800 Tablet

  • High phosphate levels in blood

Sevmed 800 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Liver  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevmed 800 is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevmed 800 may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Sevmed 800 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevmed 800 is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevmed 800 is recommended.However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Pregnancy  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sevmed 800 may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevmed 800. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevmed 800 is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

  • Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevmed 800.
  • You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
  • Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevmed 800.
  • Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
  • Sevmed 800 is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
  • You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
  • You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
  • You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
  • Sevmed 800 is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.

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