For adults with chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (CKD in T2D)

T is for Talk to Your Doctor About KERENDIA

If you're starting to explore treatment options for your chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (CKD in T2D), talking with your doctor may feel a bit overwhelming. We’re here to help you feel more prepared for your next doctor visit.

Gather your lab work

Remember to bring your most recent lab work. That way you and your doctor will have the most up-to-date information when you talk about your treatment options for CKD in T2D.

Think about what you’d like to ask your doctor

Here are a few questions that can help you prepare for your conversation:

Has my kidney function worsened since my last visit?
Could KERENDIA slow the worsening of my CKD in T2D?
Will I see a change in my eGFR and UACR tests?
What possible side effects should I look out for?
How long will I need to take KERENDIA?
Can I take KERENDIA with my other medications?

eGFR=estimated glomerular filtration rate; UACR=urine albumin-to-creatinine ratio.

Download the KERENDIA Doctor Discussion Guide

Download our guide so you have your questions in one place during your visit.

View the Guide

Savings & Support

You may be able to save on your prescription. Our Insurance Navigator can guide you to the financial support programs that are right for you.

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Starting KERENDIA

Once you and your doctor decide KERENDIA is right for you, we can help make sure you have all the information you need to get started.

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What is KERENDIA?

KERENDIA (finerenone) is a prescription medicine used to:

reduce the risk of worsening of kidney disease, kidney failure, death due to cardiovascular disease, heart attack, and hospitalization for heart failure in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with type 2 diabetes (T2D) (10mg, 20mg tablets)
reduce the risk of death due to cardiovascular disease, hospitalization for heart failure, and urgent heart failure visits in adults with heart failure with left ventricular ejection fraction (HF LVEF) of ≥40%, when the heart may pump normally, but may not fill properly (10mg, 20mg, 40mg tablets)

Important Safety Information

Do not take KERENDIA if you:

Are allergic to any of the ingredients in KERENDIA
Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
Have problems with your adrenal glands

What are the possible side effects of KERENDIA?

KERENDIA may cause serious side effects, including:

High potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia). Your healthcare provider will check your potassium level before and during treatment with KERENDIA
Worsening of kidney function for patients with heart failure. Your healthcare provider will measure your kidney function before and during treatment with KERENDIA

The most common side effects of KERENDIA include hyperkalemia (high potassium level in your blood), hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal), hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal), and hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal). Worsening of kidney function was also included in patients with heart failure.

Before you take KERENDIA, tell your healthcare provider about all your medical conditions, including if you:

Have high potassium levels in your blood (hyperkalemia) or take medications that may increase potassium levels in your blood
Have severe liver problems
Are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. Avoid breastfeeding during treatment with KERENDIA and 1 day after treatment

Tell your healthcare provider about all the prescription and over-the-counter medicines you take, including salt substitutes, vitamins, and herbal or potassium supplements.

KERENDIA may affect the way other medications work, and other medications may affect how KERENDIA works. Do not start or stop any medicine before you talk with your healthcare provider. Avoid grapefruit or grapefruit juice as it may increase KERENDIA levels in the blood

Please see the full Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.