Lamver 800mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Sevelamer (800mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Cmg Biotech Pvt Ltd |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Lamver 800mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. Lamver 800mg 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.
Lamver 800mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
What is the recommended food intake for taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
Lamver 800mg Tablet can be taken with food. It is advised to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily, along with meals, as it works by binding to phosphate from food.
Can I crush or break Lamver 800mg Tablet into pieces?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Lamver 800mg Tablet into pieces. It is essential to swallow it whole with water as directed by your doctor.
Why is taking Lamver 800mg Tablet important for me?
Taking Lamver 800mg Tablet is crucial because patients undergoing dialysis may experience elevated phosphate levels in their blood, especially after meals. High phosphate levels can cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and increased risk of fractures. Lamver 800mg Tablet helps to reduce these issues by binding phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
What are the possible side effects of taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
Common side effects of Lamver 800mg Tablet include constipation, as well as stomach and intestinal issues like diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. If these side effects become severe, consult your doctor immediately.
Who should avoid taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
Patients with a known allergy to Lamver 800mg Tablet or low phosphate levels in their blood should not take it. Additionally, those with intestinal obstruction should also refrain from using Lamver 800mg Tablet.
Can I take ciprofloxacin while taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
It is recommended to maintain a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Lamver 800mg Tablet when taking ciprofloxacin, as it may interfere with the working of Lamver 800mg Tablet.
How long do I need to continue taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
You should continue taking Lamver 800mg Tablet for as long as recommended by your doctor. Stopping Lamver 800mg Tablet may lead to increased phosphate levels, and it is essential to lower dietary phosphate levels lifelong.
Do I need regular tests while taking Lamver 800mg Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly during treatment with Lamver 800mg Tablet. Additionally, the use of Lamver 800mg Tablet may decrease levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid, so their levels need to be checked.
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. Lamver 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
- Lamver 800mg 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 Lamver 800mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- No common side effects listed.
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lamver 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Lamver 800mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Pregnancy
Lamver 800mg 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.
