NDAORALCAPSULE
Approved
Oct 1998
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Clinical Trials
7
Data completeness
4/8 — Partial
RENAGEL (sevelamer hydrochloride) by Sanofi is hydrochloride, a non-absorbed binding crosslinked polymer. First approved in 1998.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
RENAGEL (sevelamer hydrochloride) is an oral non-absorbed polymer that binds dietary phosphate in the gastrointestinal tract, reducing serum phosphate levels. It is indicated for patients with chronic kidney disease on hemodialysis to control hyperphosphatemia. The drug works through ionic and hydrogen bonding interactions between protonated amine groups on the polymer backbone and phosphate molecules.
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LOE ApproachingAs LOE approaches, brand teams face declining revenue and shrinking headcount; expect consolidation and shift toward cost containment or lifecycle extension strategies.
Mechanism of Action
hydrochloride, a non-absorbed binding crosslinked polymer. It contains multiple amines separated by one carbon from the polymer backbone. These amines exist in a protonated form in the intestine and interact with phosphate molecules through ionic and hydrogen bonding. By binding phosphate in the…
Indications
Indication data is being enriched from DailyMed and FDA labeling. Check back soon for approved therapeutic uses.
Clinical Trials (7)
A Phase 1 Multiple Dose Study to Compare the Effects of AMG 223 and Sevelamer HCL (Renagel®)
Started May 2008
66 enrolled
Healthy Volunteers
Head to Head Study Against Sevelamer Hydrochloride
Started Jan 2007
182 enrolled
Chronic Kidney Disease, Stage 5
Study to Compare Sevelamer Carbonate Powder to Sevelamer Hydrochloride Tablets in Patients With CKD on Hemodialysis
Started Jan 2006
217 enrolled
Kidney DiseasesChronic Renal InsufficiencyEnd-Stage Renal Disease
Cross-Over Study of Sevelamer Hydrochloride and Sevelamer Carbonate
Started Mar 2005
80 enrolled
Chronic Kidney Disease
Sevelamer Hydrochloride and Femoral and Carotid Intima Media Thickness Progression in End Stage Renal Disease
Started Feb 2005
175 enrolled
End Stage Renal DiseaseHemodialysisIntimal Media Thickness
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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