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Kerendia 20 mg/1

finerenone · TABLET, FILM COATED · Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.

No Recall History
Plain English

Kerendia (finerenone) is an oral tablet used to treat chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by blocking mineralocorticoid receptors, which helps protect the kidneys from further damage.

Key Facts

Brand Name
Kerendia
Generic Name
finerenone
NDC Code (Product)
50419-541
Manufacturer
Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Strength
20 mg/1
Dosage Form
TABLET, FILM COATED
Route
ORAL
Marketing Status
Application #
NDA215341
Drug Class
Nonsteroidal Mineralocorticoid-Receptor Antagonist [EPC]
Marketing Start
07/09/2021

Recall History

No Recall History

Side Effects Reported to FDA

FDA FAERS database · These are reported events, not confirmed side effects

glomerular filtration rate decreased288 reports
hyperkalaemia237 reports
blood creatinine increased209 reports
blood potassium increased165 reports
death161 reports
renal impairment124 reports
dizziness103 reports
acute kidney injury90 reports
nausea88 reports
diarrhoea87 reports

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kerendia used for?

Kerendia (finerenone) is an oral tablet used to treat chronic kidney disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. It works by blocking mineralocorticoid receptors, which helps protect the kidneys from further damage.

Is Kerendia a controlled substance?

Kerendia is not classified as a controlled substance by the DEA.

What is the generic name for Kerendia?

The generic name for Kerendia is finerenone. There are no other listed brand versions of finerenone.

What is the NDC code for Kerendia 20 mg/1?

The NDC (National Drug Code) for Kerendia 20 mg/1 is 50419-541, listed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals Inc..

Product NDC

50419-541

Package NDC

50419-541-01

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