Sevaturn 400mg Tablet
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet
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Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.
03Uses
High phosphate levels in blood
04How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
05How It Works
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
06What If You Miss A Dose?
Q: What if you forget to take Sevaturn Tablet?
A: If you miss a dose of Sevaturn 400mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
07Side Effects
Abdominal pain
Diarrhea
Flatulence
Vomiting
Constipation
Nausea
08Safety Information
Alcohol:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Sevaturn 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving:CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Sevaturn 400mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Kidney:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is recommended.However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Liver:SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Sevaturn 400mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
09Drug Tips
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevaturn 400mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Sevaturn 400mg Tablet is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Sevaturn 400mg Tablet.
Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
References
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