Sevelamer
Uses
Sivel is used to control the increased phosphate levels in blood
How it Works
Sivel is known as a phosphate binder. Sivel helps prevent hypocalcemia which is also known as low levels of calcium in the body which is caused by elevated phosphorus. Sivel works by inhibiting the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and thus lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Sivel include the symptoms below;
Nausea,
Constipation,
Diarrhoea,
Vomiting,
Abdominal pain upper,
Flatulence,
Dyspepsia