| 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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