Kerendia 20 mg Tablet

Kerendia 20 mg Tablet contains 20 mg of finerenone in each tablet and comes in a strip/box pack of 10 tablets. Finerenone is a nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist used to help lower the risk of kidney and heart complications in adults with chronic kidney disease related to type 2 diabetes. This prescription medicine is part of the Heart & Blood Pressure category and is taken by mouth as a tablet. Kerendia 20 mg Tablet is typically used when a clinician has already decided that this specific strength is appropriate for the treatment plan.

How it works: Finerenone blocks mineralocorticoid receptors, which helps reduce harmful effects of aldosterone on the kidneys and heart, such as inflammation and scarring. As a tablet, Kerendia 20 mg Tablet delivers this medicine through the digestive system for once-daily oral treatment.

Kerendia 20 mg Tablet is the higher-strength tablet in the usual finerenone dosing range, so it is generally chosen after a doctor has assessed kidney function, potassium level, and overall risk. Compared with lower strengths, the 20 mg tablet may be used to continue treatment or as a titrated dose when a patient tolerates finerenone and needs the stronger tablet strength.

• Chronic kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes
• Reducing risk of kidney function worsening
• Lowering risk of cardiovascular complications in eligible patients
• Part of a long-term treatment plan
• Doctor-directed therapy for kidney and heart protection

• Swallow Kerendia 20 mg Tablet whole with water.
• Take it once daily exactly as prescribed by your doctor.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take it at the same time each day.
• Do not crush, split, or chew the tablet unless your pharmacist or doctor tells you to.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions and do not double up unless advised.

Each Kerendia 20 mg Tablet provides 20 mg of finerenone per tablet, and the strip/box contains 10 tablets. It is usually taken once daily, but your doctor decides the exact schedule and whether this 20 mg strength is the right dose for you based on kidney function and potassium levels. The maximum daily amount should only be whatever your prescriber directs; do not increase the dose on your own.

Do not change your dose or stop the medicine without speaking to your doctor.

Common side effects of Finerenone may include:

• High potassium on blood tests
• Low blood pressure
• Dizziness
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Weakness or tiredness

• Kerendia 20 mg Tablet is a higher strength and should be used only when a doctor has checked that it is appropriate for you.
• Avoid taking potassium supplements or salt substitutes with potassium unless your doctor says it is safe.
• You will usually need blood tests to monitor potassium and kidney function.
• Tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver problems, dehydration, or heart failure.
• Use caution when driving or standing up quickly if you feel dizzy.
• Limit or avoid alcohol if it worsens dizziness or low blood pressure.
• Tell your prescriber about all medicines you take, including over-the-counter products and herbal supplements.

• ACE inhibitors such as lisinopril
• ARBs such as losartan
• Potassium supplements or potassium-based salt substitutes
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole or clarithromycin
• Certain diuretics and other blood pressure medicines

Store Kerendia 20 mg Tablet at room temperature in its original strip/box, away from moisture and heat, and keep it out of reach of children.