Product introduction
Altysev 400 Tablet DT is used to treat increased phosphate levels in the blood. It is used in patients who are on dialysis due to severe kidney disease. It inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lowers the phosphate levels in the blood.
Altysev 400 Tablet DT should be taken with food. Take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Take it regularly and at a fixed time each day to get the maximum benefit of the medicine.
Altysev 400 Tablet DT may cause side effects such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, and diarrhea. You may also develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A, D, E, and K in your blood. Take necessary supplements as advised by your doctor.
Uses of Altysev Tablet DT
Benefits of Altysev Tablet DT
In High phosphate levels in blood
Altysev 400 Tablet DT is used to manage high phosphate levels in the blood, especially in people with chronic kidney disease on dialysis. It helps control phosphate buildup, which supports healthy bones and prevents problems like bone pain, itching, and complications related to the heart and blood vessels.
Side effects of Altysev Tablet DT
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Altysev
- Abdominal pain
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Constipation
How to use Altysev Tablet DT
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Dissolve it in a glass of water before taking it. Altysev 400 Tablet DT should be taken with or after food.
How Altysev Tablet DT works
Altysev 400 Tablet DT inhibits the absorption of phosphate from the intestine and lower the phosphate levels in the blood.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Altysev 400 Tablet DT. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Altysev 400 Tablet DT is not recommended during pregnancy as there is positive evidence of fetal risk based on animal studies. However, it may still be prescribed by a doctor in situations where the benefits outweigh the risks.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Available human data suggest that the drug does not pass into breast milk in clinically significant amounts and is unlikely to harm the infant.
Driving
UNSAFE
Altysev 400 Tablet DT may cause side effects that could affect your ability to drive.
Kidney
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Altysev 400 Tablet DT in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
There is limited data available on the use of Altysev 400 Tablet DT in patients with liver disease.
What if you forget to take Altysev Tablet DT?
If you miss a dose of Altysev 400 Tablet DT, skip it and continue with your normal schedule. Do not double the dose.
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Quick tips
- Altysev 400 Tablet DT is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
- Altysev 400 Tablet DT is used to control blood phosphate level in patients that are on dialysis treatment.
- You must take it with food and stick to the diet prescribed by your doctor.
- You may develop low levels of calcium, folic acid, and vitamins A,D,E, and K in your blood. Your doctor may prescribe supplements, if necessary.
- Avoid taking any other medicine 1 hour before or 3 hours after taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT.
- Inform your doctor if you have nausea, vomiting, constipation, pain in the abdomen, or if you have undergone any major stomach surgery.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Epoxides
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
BLOOD RELATED
Action Class
Phosphorus Binders
Interaction with drugs
Taking Altysev with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
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To take Levofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Levofloxacin.
To take Ciprofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 6 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ciprofloxacin.
To take Ofloxacin, ensure a gap of at least 1 hour before and 3 hours after taking Sevelamer. Sevelamer may reduce blood levels of Ofloxacin.
Patient concerns
FAQs
Is Altysev 400 Tablet DT taken with food?
Yes, Altysev 400 Tablet DT can be taken with food. It is recommended to take 1-2 tablets (based on individual needs) thrice daily. It is important to take it with meals because Altysev 400 Tablet DT works by binding to phosphate from food. Take it exactly as advised by your doctor.
Can Altysev 400 Tablet DT be crushed?
No, you should not crush, chew, or break Altysev 400 Tablet DT into pieces. You should swallow it as a whole with water.
Why is it important for me to take Altysev 400 Tablet DT?
It is important to take Altysev 400 Tablet DT as patients undergoing dialysis cannot control the phosphate levels in their blood, especially after a meal. When the level of phosphate exceeds above the range in the blood, it may cause problems such as itchy skin, red eyes, high blood pressure, bone pain, and also increase the risk of fractures. These increased serum phosphate levels are reduced by Altysev 400 Tablet DT, as it binds phosphate from food in the digestive tract.
Does Altysev 400 Tablet DT cause constipation?
A common side effect of Altysev 400 Tablet DT is constipation, though it does not occur in everyone. The other common side effects of the stomach and intestine include diarrhea, indigestion, flatulence, and pain in the abdomen. Immediately consult your doctor if these side effects become severe and disturb you.
Who should not take Altysev 400 Tablet DT?
Patients who are allergic to Altysev 400 Tablet DT and who have low levels of phosphate in blood should avoid taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT. Additionally, patients having intestinal obstruction should also avoid using Altysev 400 Tablet DT.
Can I take ciprofloxacin while I am taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT?
Ciprofloxacin may interfere with the working of Altysev 400 Tablet DT and therefore it should not be taken at the same time as Altysev 400 Tablet DT. However, if taken together then a gap of at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT should be maintained.
How long do I need to take Altysev 400 Tablet DT?
Continue taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT as long as recommended by your doctor. Altysev 400 Tablet DT lowers your dietary phosphate levels but does not cure your disease. Hence, you may have to take it lifelong, as stopping Altysev 400 Tablet DT may increase your phosphate levels.
Do I need to have any tests while taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT?
Yes, serum phosphate levels should be monitored regularly while you are taking Altysev 400 Tablet DT. Also, the use of Altysev 400 Tablet DT may decrease the levels of vitamin D, A, E, K, and folic acid and hence the levels need to be monitored during the treatment.
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Marketer details
Name: Altygen Biopharm Pvt Ltd
Address: C-12A Omaxe city centre, sec - 49, sohna road Gurgaon Haryana 122103
Country of origin: India
Expires on or after: August, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Altysev 400 Tablet DT. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Expires on or after: August, 2027
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Altysev 400 Tablet DT. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
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