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Velnate Tablet Substitute

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Composition:

SEVELAMER-400MG

Uses:

<p>Velnate Tablet is used to control high phosphate levels in patients with kidney problems. The detailed uses of Velnate Tablet are as follows: <br/> • Treatment of hyperphosphatemia in dialysis patients: Used to lower high blood phosphate levels in adults undergoing haemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.<br/> • Management of hyperphosphatemia in non-dialysis chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients: Prescribed for patients with chronic renal disease who do not require dialysis but have elevated serum phosphorus levels (≥1.78 mmol/L).<br/> • Prevention of bone disorders: Used in combination with calcium and vitamin D supplements to lower the risk of bone disease caused by high phosphate levels. <br/> • Supports phosphate balance: Velnate Tablet helps to maintain a healthy balance of minerals in the blood when the kidneys are unable to filter phosphate properly.<br/></p>

Medicinal Benefits:

Velnate Tablet belongs to a group of medications called phosphate binders, which work by binding phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract and decreasing its absorption. This lowers the phosphate concentration in the body. It effectively reduces excess phosphate levels in the blood, prevents the unsafe buildup of phosphate in your body, helps keep your bones strong, and decreases the risk of heart disease and strokes. Velnate Tablet controls hyperphosphataemia (high blood phosphate levels) in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine) or peritoneal dialysis (where the fluid is pumped into the abdomen and an internal body membrane filters the blood), and patients with chronic kidney disease.

FAQs

Velnate Tablet is used to control high phosphate levels in the body (hyperphosphataemia)‚ in adult patients on dialysis (a blood clearance technique), patients undergoing hemodialysis (using a blood filtration machine), and patients with chronic kidney disease. It is also used for the treatment of bone disease.

Velnate Tablet works by holding onto phosphate from the food so that it can pass out of your body. Decreasing blood phosphate levels can help keep your bones strong, prevent unsafe buildup of minerals in your body, and possibly decrease the risk of heart disease and strokes that can result from high phosphate levels.

No, ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Velnate Tablet ; therefore, it should not be taken simultaneously with Velnate Tablet .

Yes, constipation is a common side effect of Velnate Tablet , though it does not occur in everyone. Please consult your doctor if the side effects become severe and disturb you.

Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Velnate Tablet . The use of Velnate 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.

No, do not stop taking Velnate Tablet on your own. If you stop taking Velnate Tablet , your phosphate levels may elevate again. Please consult your doctor.

The side effects of Velnate Tablet include diarrhoea, headache, stomach upset, and constipation. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Velnate Tablet for as long as it is prescribed by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on the response to treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking Velnate Tablet on your own.

No, Velnate Tablet does not contain a steroid. It contains Sevelamer, which belongs to the class of drugs called phosphate binders.

Yes, Velnate Tablet can be taken with food as it works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as prescribed by your doctor.

It is important to take Velnate Tablet as phosphate levels in the blood cannot be controlled in patients undergoing dialysis, especially after a meal. When the phosphate level exceeds the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as red eyes, itchy skin, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. Velnate Tablet lowers these increased serum phosphate levels by binding phosphate from food in the digestive tract.

Velnate Tablet should be avoided by patients who are allergic to it and who have low phosphate levels in blood. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid taking Velnate Tablet .

You are recommended to consult your doctor before taking other medicines with Velnate Tablet to avoid drug interactions.

If you miss a dose of Velnate Tablet , do not worry. Take it as soon as you remember. But, if it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take your regular dose. Do not take a double dose to make up for the missed dose.