Velacar 800mg Tablet

Short Description

Velacar 800mg Tablet is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Velacar 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.

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. Velacar 800mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Alcohol Warning

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Velacar 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Breastfeeding Warning

Velacar 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 Warning

Velacar 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.

Interacting Medicines

Mycophenolate mofetil Tacrolimus Ciclosporin

Velacar 800mg Tablet inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.

Take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor. 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 Velacar 800mg Tablet. Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.