Sevimer 400mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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.
Sevimer 400mg Tablet is used to control the levels of phosphate in the blood of adult kidney failure patients on dialysis
Uses of Sevimer Tablet
Side effects of Sevimer Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Sevimer
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Upper abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
How to use Sevimer 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. Sevimer 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevimer 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevimer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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
Sevimer 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevimer 400mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevimer 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevimer 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
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Quick tips
- Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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 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.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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 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.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Epoxide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
OTHERS
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Sevimer 400mg Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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 Sevimer 400mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Can Sevimer 400mg Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Sevimer 400mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Why is it important for me to take Sevimer 400mg Tablet?
It is important to take Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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 Sevimer 400mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Does Sevimer 400mg Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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.
Who should not take Sevimer 400mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Sevimer 400mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Sevimer 400mg Tablet.
Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Sevimer 400mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Sevimer 400mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet should be maintained.
How long do I need to take Sevimer 400mg Tablet?
Continue taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Sevimer 400mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Sevimer 400mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Do I need to have any tests while taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Sevimer 400mg Tablet. Also, the use of Sevimer 400mg Tablet 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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Address: Satyam Medical, Room No.9, Ground Floor, Laxmi Niwas 4-6, Bora Bazar Street, Fort MUMBAI Mumbai City MH 400001 IN
Country of origin: India
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