sevelamer
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Medical Definition of sevelamer
: a phosphate-binding drug that is a polymer containing amine groups taken orally in the form of its hydrochloride or carbonate in the treatment of hyperphosphatemia in patients with end-stage renal disease who are on dialysis
Note:
Sevelamer is marketed under the trademarks Renagel and Renvela.
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