Sevelamer Carbonate is a Phosphate binding drug, Sevelamer is indicated to control the serum Phosphorous levels in patients suffering with Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) on dialysis. Sevelamer is crossed linked polymer with multiple amines group (positive charged) which interact with negatively charged phosphate molecule in the intestine and are finally excreted from body through feces
Molecular structure :
CAS Number:
845273-93-0
Molecular formula:
C7H14NO4Cl
Application:
Anti – Hyperphosphatemia
Advantage:
Sevelamer Carbonate has following advantages over other Phosphate binding drugs :