Renagel and Renflexis

• Generic Name: sevelamer
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Renagel, Renvela

Renagel (sevelamer) is a phosphate binder. Sevelamer helps prevent hypocalcemia (low levels of calcium in the body) caused by elevated phosphorus.

Renagel is used to control phosphorus levels in people with chronic kidney disease who are on dialysis.

Renagel may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: infliximab
• Dosage Forms: injection, powder, lyophilized, for solution
• Other Brand Names: Inflectra, Remicade, Renflexis

Renflexis reduces the effects of a substance in the body that can cause inflammation.

Renflexis is used to treat rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, and severe or disabling plaque psoriasis in adults.

Renflexis is also used to treat ulcerative colitis or Crohn's disease in adults and children at least 6 years old.

Renflexis is often used when other medicines have not been effective.

Renflexis may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.