The medication should be taken with as little water as possible. Depending on the type of medication should be taken under a series of specifics, below we provide a summary of the main drugs for renal failure according to their action.
Phosphorus Chelators (P)
They are used to reduce the absorption of phosphorus in food when ingested. It is important to take them always during or immediately after meals.
Trade names
- CAOSINE
- CHEWING
- ROYEN
- FOSRENOL
- RENAGEL
- OSVAREN
- PEPSAMAR
Vitamins
Vitamins are essential to us. The body does not produce vitamins, it gets them from food. With kidney failure there are some restricted food groups and this can lead to a vitamin deficiency. Monthly with hemodialysis also lose vitamins. It is important to always take them after the hemodialysis session.
Trade names
- ACFOL
- BECOZYME
Potassium Chelator (K)
They serve to reduce the absorption of potassium in food when ingested. It is important to take them always during or immediately after meals.
Trade names
- CALCIUM RESIN
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