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HYPERPHOSPHATEMIA OF RENAL FAILURE Flashcards

1
Q

what class of drugs is sevelamer in ?

A

phosphate scavenger

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generic name is sevelamer - what is the route of administration

A

brand name is - renagel/ renvela
- PO / solution

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contraindications of sevelamer

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  • Hypersensitivity
  • Bowel obstruction
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warnings or sevelamer

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  • Caution in dysphagia, GI motility disorders, GI surgery
  • Tablets should not be crushed, broken, or chewed (tablets rapidly expand and become a choking hazard)
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side effects of sevelamer

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  • Vomiting, Nausea, Diarrhea
  • Dyspepsia
  • Nasopharyngitis
  • Limb pain
  • Pruritus
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interactions of sevelamer

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  • May decrease GI absorption of
  • Levothyroxine- used for thyroid
  • mycophenolate
  • quinolones
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RENAL FAILURE DRUGS (4 decks)

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