Kerendia 20 mg tablet

## What is Kerendia 20 mg Tablet? Kerendia 20 mg tablet is a prescription medicine for adults with chronic kidney disease linked to type 2 diabetes. The active ingredient is finerenone. It helps slow kidney damage and reduces the risk of serious heart and kidney events. ## What does Kerendia 20 mg contain? Each tablet contains 20 mg of finerenone as the active ingredient. Finerenone works by blocking a specific receptor in the kidneys and heart. When that receptor gets overactivated, it leads to inflammation and scarring of kidney tissue. The 20 mg strength is taken orally. ## Who makes Kerendia 20 mg tablet? Kerendia 20 mg is manufactured by Bayer. They developed finerenone as part of research focused on heart and kidney complications in type 2 diabetes patients. Large clinical trials were completed before it reached the market. ## When do doctors prescribe Kerendia 20 mg tablet? Doctors prescribe it to adults who have both chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. The goal is to slow the rate at which kidneys lose function. It also lowers the risk of heart failure and other cardiovascular events linked to this condition. Most people who receive it have already been diagnosed with reduced kidney function through blood or urine tests. ## How does Kerendia 20 mg tablet work? Finerenone blocks the mineralocorticoid receptor. This receptor is found in both the kidneys and the heart. When a hormone called aldosterone overactivates it, inflammation and fibrosis follow in the kidney tissue. Blocking that receptor reduces the damage at a cellular level. Less inflammation means the kidneys hold their function longer. Most patients ask whether kidney function tests are needed before starting. They are. Potassium levels also get checked because finerenone can raise them. ## Side effects Side effects do occur and vary from person to person. Here are the most reported ones: - **High potassium levels (hyperkalemia)**: the most clinically serious side effect. It happens because finerenone reduces potassium excretion through the kidneys. Blood potassium is monitored regularly during treatment. - **Low blood pressure** - **Nausea** - **Itching or skin reactions** If you experience an irregular heartbeat, muscle weakness, or sudden numbness, get emergency care immediately. These can be signs of dangerously high potassium levels. ## When should Kerendia 20 mg tablet be avoided? Do not take this medication if you have adrenal gland failure. That is a condition where the glands above the kidneys cannot produce enough of their own hormones. It should also not be taken alongside drugs that strongly block a liver enzyme called CYP3A4. Ketoconazole and itraconazole are examples of those. People with very high potassium levels at baseline are generally not started on this treatment. Tell your doctor about all other medications you take, especially blood pressure drugs or other medicines that affect potassium. Store Kerendia 20 mg at room temperature, away from moisture and direct light. Keep it in its original packaging until use. ## Order at Fertimeds Kerendia 20 mg is listed at Fertimeds. Check the current product page for the latest price. Pack size affects the per-tablet cost, so it is worth checking before ordering.