Savelex 500mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Savelex 500mg 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.
Savelex 500mg 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.
Savelex 500mg 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.
Uses of Savelex Tablet
Side effects of Savelex Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Savelex
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Nausea
How to use Savelex Tablet
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. Savelex 500mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Savelex Tablet works
Savelex 500mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Savelex 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Savelex 500mg 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
Savelex 500mg 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 Savelex 500mg 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
Savelex 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Savelex 500mg Tablet is recommended.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
However, regular monitoring of calcium levels is advisable in these patients.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Savelex 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Savelex 500mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Savelex Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Savelex 500mg Tablet, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
No substitutes found for this medicine
Quick tips
- Savelex 500mg 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 Savelex 500mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- Savelex 500mg 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 Savelex 500mg Tablet.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Epoxide
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorous binder
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Savelex 500mg Tablet taken with food?
Yes, Savelex 500mg Tablet can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Savelex 500mg Tablet works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Can Savelex 500mg Tablet be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Savelex 500mg Tablet into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Why is it important for me to take Savelex 500mg Tablet?
It is important to take Savelex 500mg Tablet as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Savelex 500mg Tablet, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Does Savelex 500mg Tablet cause constipation?
A common side effect of Savelex 500mg Tablet is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.
Who should not take Savelex 500mg Tablet?
Patients who are allergic to Savelex 500mg Tablet and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Savelex 500mg Tablet. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Savelex 500mg Tablet.
Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Savelex 500mg Tablet?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Savelex 500mg Tablet and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Savelex 500mg Tablet. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Savelex 500mg Tablet should be maintained.
How long do I need to take Savelex 500mg Tablet?
Continue taking Savelex 500mg Tablet as long as recommended by your doctor. Savelex 500mg Tablet lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Savelex 500mg Tablet may increase your phosphate levels.
Do I need to have any tests while taking Savelex 500mg Tablet?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Savelex 500mg Tablet. Also, the use of Savelex 500mg Tablet may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
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