Comparing Renagel vs Renvela
Renagelsevelamer |
Renvelasevelamer |
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Prescribed for Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure. Renagel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescribed for Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure. Renvela may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & ReviewsRecent helpful reviews |
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6.8
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4.7
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Drug Class |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Renagel side effects document. |
See the full Renvela side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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Generic Availability |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Other sevelamer brands include: Renvela | Other sevelamer brands include: Renagel | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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1 hour |
1 hour |
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CSA ScheduleView glossary of terms. |
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N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
N
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
C
Category C
Risk cannot be ruled out
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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FDA Alerts |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Renagel:
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A total of 21 drugs are known to interact with Renvela:
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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October 30, 1998 |
October 19, 2007 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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For Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure EXPENSIVE at over $800 for a 30 day supply. Experienced diarrhea often taking 2 out of the recommended 3 pills a day. Lowered my Uric acid from 11.5 to 10.8. Brought my phosphorus levels down very well.