What is Kerendia (finerenone)
Buy Kerendia (finerenone). Kerendia (finerenone) is a special kind of medicine. It is used to help people with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). It helps reduce the risk of:
- Worsening of kidney disease
- End-stage kidney disease (ESKD)
- Death due to cardiovascular disease
- Heart attack
- Hospitalization for heart failure
It comes in tablets of 10 mg or 20 mg finerenone.
How does Kerendia (finerenone) work?
Finerenone in Kerendia blocks the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR). This receptor is overactive in diseases like CKD and diabetes. It causes inflammation and fibrosis, leading to kidney and heart problems.
Where has Kerendia (finerenone) been approved?
Kerendia (finerenone) was approved by:
- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), USA on July 9, 2021.
FDA also gave Kerendia Priority Review and Fast Track designations.
This medicine might be approved in other places too. If you have questions, contact our support team.
How is Kerendia (finerenone) taken?
The usual dose is:
- 10 mg or 20 mg tablets taken orally once daily. The dose depends on kidney function and potassium levels.
- The dose can be increased after 4 weeks to 20 mg once daily, based on kidney function and potassium levels.
These tablets can be taken with or without food.
Warning: do not take this medicine if you:
- Have problems with your adrenal glands (adrenal insufficiency)
- Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors.
For more details on dosage and how to take Kerendia, see the official prescribing information in our references section.
Note: Please consult with your treating doctor for personalised dosing.
Are there any known adverse reactions or side effects of Kerendia (finerenone)?
Common adverse reactions
The most common side effects (≥1% of patients) include:
- Hyperkalemia (elevated potassium levels in your blood)
- Hypotension (reduced blood pressure)
- Hyponatremia (reduced sodium level in your blood)
Serious adverse reactions
The serious side effects listed include:
- Hyperkalemia
Use in a specific population
It’s not known how Kerendia (finerenone) affects an unborn fetus. It’s advised to avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding during treatment.
For a full list of side effects and adverse reactions, see the official prescribing information.