Sevelamer Hydrochloride Tablets and Zyflo CR

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

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

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

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

• Generic Name: zileuton
• Dosage Forms: tablet, multilayer, extended release
• Other Brand Names: Zyflo, Zyflo CR

Zyflo CR is a leukotriene (loo-koe-TRY-een) inhibitor. Leukotrienes are chemicals your body releases when you breathe in an allergen (such as pollen). These chemicals cause swelling in your lungs and tightening of the muscles around your airways, which can result in asthma symptoms.

Zyflo CR is used to prevent asthma attacks in adults and children as young as 12 years old.

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