Renagel, a new drug to lower serum phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease
July 2000
You'll see Renagel, a new drug to lower serum phosphorus in patients with end-stage renal disease.
Renagel (sevelamer) is a polymer that binds and removes phosphates from the GI tract.
It works as well as calcium acetate...with a lower risk of hypercalcemia. Renagel is also less likely to cause constipation.
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