Sevelamer carbonate is an orally active, non-calcium-based phosphate binding agent for hyperphosphatemia associated with chronic kidney disease (CKD). It effectively reduces serum phosphorus levels with minimal impact on serum calcium or chloride. This improved, buffered form of sevelamer decreases serum levels of gut-derived uremic toxins, reduces serum phosphate, and lowers low-density lipoprotein cholesterol. It may also cause less metabolic acidosis than sevelamer hydrochloride in vivo.
- Phosphate binding agent: orally active, non-calcium-based, lowers serum phosphorus.
- Minimal impact on serum calcium or chloride levels.
- Improved, buffered sevelamer formulation.
- Reduces gut-derived uremic toxins.
- Lowers LDL cholesterol.
- May cause less metabolic acidosis.