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Sevelamer



Sevelamer
Systematic (IUPAC) name
poly(allylamine-
co-N,N'-diallyl-1,3-diamino-2-hydroxypropane)
Identifiers
CAS number 52757-95-6
ATC code V03AE02
PubChem 3085017
DrugBank APRD01226
Chemical data
Formula [(C3H7N)a+b.(C9H17N2O)c]m
where a+b:c = 9:1
Mol. mass variable
Pharmacokinetic data
Bioavailability nil
Metabolism nil
Half life n/a
Excretion faecal 100%
Therapeutic considerations
Pregnancy cat.

B3 (Australia)

Legal status

Schedule 4 (Australia)

Routes oral

Sevelamer (rINN) (pronounced /sɛˈvɛləmɚ/, /-mɪr/) is a phosphate binding drug used to prevent hyperphosphataemia in patients with chronic renal failure. When taken with meals, sevelamer binds to dietary phosphate and prevents its absorption. It is marketed by Genzyme under the trade name Renagel.

Contents

Chemistry and pharmacology

Sevelamer is a copolymer of 2-(chloromethyl)oxirane (epichlorohydrin) and prop-2-en-1-amine. The marketed form sevelamer hydrochloride is a partial hydrochloride salt being present as approximately 40% amine hydrochloride and 60% sevelamer base. The amine groups of sevelamer become partially protonated in the intestine and interact with phosphorus molecules through ionic and hydrogen bonding.

Clinical use

Indications

Sevelamer is indicated for the management of hyperphosphataemia in adult patients with stage 4 and 5 chronic renal failure (end stage renal disease).

Contraindications

Sevelamer therapy is contraindicated in hypophosphataemia or bowel obstruction.

Adverse effects

Common adverse drug reactions (ADRs) associated with the use of sevelamer include: hypotension, hypertension, nausea and vomiting, dyspepsia, diarrhea, flatulence, and/or constipation.

 
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