What is Renagel used for? Renagel is used to reduce the level of
phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease that are on hemodialysis.Who
should not take Renagel? You should not take Renagel if
you have hypophoshphatemia (low levels of phosphorus) or bowel obstruction.
General Precautions:
- You should stick to your prescribed diet.
- Review all medications with your health care provider, including those that you
take without a prescription. If you are on other medications your doctor may want you to
take them 1 hour before or 3 hours after your dose of Renagel because Renagel may bind
certain drugs.
- Do not chew or take apart the Renagel capsules because the contents expand in
water.
What are some possible side effects of Renagel? (This is NOT a
complete list of side effects reported with Renagel. Your health care provider can discuss
with you a more complete list of side effects.)
- Diarrhea
- Infection
- Pain
- Vomiting
- Indigestion
- Low blood pressure
- Headache
- Blood clot formation
For more detailed information about Renagel, ask your health care provider.
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