Renvela FDA Approval History
FDA Approved: Yes (First approved October 19, 2007)
Brand name: Renvela
Generic name: sevelamer carbonate
Dosage form: Tablets
Company: Genzyme Corporation
Treatment for: Hyperphosphatemia of Renal Failure
Renvela (sevelamer carbonate) is a calcium-free, metal-free, non-absorbed phosphate binder indicated for the control of serum phosphorus in patients with chronic kidney disease on dialysis.
Development timeline for Renvela
Date | Article |
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Oct 22, 2007 | Approval FDA Approves Genzyme's Renvela for Dialysis Patients |
Dec 21, 2006 | Genzyme Files for Approval of Sevelamer Carbonate for Patients on Dialysis |
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