Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet

Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet is a prescription medicine that contains 10 mg of finerenone in each tablet. It belongs to the nonsteroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist class and is used to help reduce the risk of kidney and heart complications in certain adults, especially those with chronic kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes. Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet is taken by mouth and is one of the lower tablet strengths of this brand.

How it works: Finerenone blocks mineralocorticoid receptors, which helps reduce harmful effects of aldosterone on the kidneys and heart. As a tablet, Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet is swallowed to provide a measured daily dose that supports longer-term protection rather than fast symptom relief.

Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet is the lower-strength option compared with Lyvelsa 20 mg Tablet, so it may be chosen when a doctor wants a gentler starting point or needs to adjust treatment step by step. It does not work as an immediate-feeling medicine; instead, it is selected based on kidney function, potassium levels, and the overall treatment plan set by the prescriber.

• Chronic kidney disease with type 2 diabetes
• Lowering risk of kidney disease progression
• Reducing risk of hospitalization for heart failure
• Cardiovascular risk reduction in eligible adults

• Swallow Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet whole with water; do not crush, split, or chew unless your prescriber tells you to.
• Take it exactly on the schedule your doctor prescribes, which is often once daily for this medicine.
• You may take it with or without food.
• Try to take each dose at about the same time every day.
• If you miss a dose, follow your prescriber’s instructions or the package guidance; do not double up unless told to do so.
• Use this tablet only for the person it was prescribed for, and do not share it with anyone else.

Each Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet provides 10 mg of finerenone per tablet. Your doctor decides whether this strength is taken once daily or adjusted to another schedule based on kidney function, potassium levels, and how you respond; do not take more than the amount your prescriber directs. The maximum daily dose for this medicine depends on your lab results and clinical situation, so the safest answer is to follow the exact dose your doctor sets for Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet.

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

Common side effects of Finerenone may include:

• High potassium level detected on labs
• Low blood pressure or dizziness
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Fatigue
• Headache

• Do not use Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet if you have a known allergy to finerenone.
• Your doctor may check potassium and kidney function before and during treatment.
• Tell your prescriber about any kidney disease, dehydration, or recent illness that could affect electrolyte levels.
• Avoid starting potassium supplements or salt substitutes unless your clinician says they are safe.
• Be careful with medicines that raise potassium, because this tablet can increase the risk of hyperkalemia.
• Stand up slowly if you feel dizzy, since low blood pressure can occur.
• Do not use this medicine during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless your doctor specifically advises it.

• Potassium supplements and potassium-containing salt substitutes
• Strong CYP3A4 inhibitors such as ketoconazole, clarithromycin, or ritonavir
• Medications that raise potassium, including some ACE inhibitors, ARBs, and potassium-sparing diuretics
• NSAIDs such as ibuprofen or naproxen, especially with kidney disease
• Certain grapefruit products may increase interaction risk depending on your full medicine list

Store Lyvelsa 10 mg Tablet in its original package at room temperature, away from moisture and excess heat.