Kerendia
Warnings
What may interact with Kerendia?
Do not take this medication with any of the following:
-Adagrasib
-Ceritinib
-Certain antivirals for HIV or hepatitis, such as atazanavir, cobicistat, darunavir, delavirdine, fosamprenavir, indinavir, nelfinavir, ritonavir, saquinavir, tipranavir
-Certain medications for fungal infections, such as itraconazole, ketoconazole, posaconazole, or voriconazole
-Chloramphenicol
-Clarithromycin
-Grapefruit and grapefruit juice
-Idelalisib
-Lonafarnib
-Mifepristone
-Nefazodone
-Ribociclib
-Telithromycin
-Tucatinib
This medication may also interact with the following:
-Amiodarone
-Certain diuretics, such as amiloride, spironolactone, triamterene
-Certain medications for high blood pressure, such as enalapril, candesartan, lisinopril, valsartan
-Certain medications for seizures, such as carbamazepine, phenobarbital, phenytoin
-Efavirenz
-Erythromycin
-Potassium salts or supplements
-Rifampin
-St. John's wort
What should I tell my health care provider before I take Kerendia
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-Diet low in salt and are using dietary salt substitutes
-High levels of potassium in the blood
-Kidney disease
-Liver disease
-Low adrenal gland function
-An unusual or allergic reaction to finerenone, other medications, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-Pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-Breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using Kerendia?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. You may need blood work done while you are taking this medication.
Avoid salt substitutes unless you are told otherwise by your care team.
Talk to your care team before breast-feeding. Changes to your treatment plan may be needed.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
-Take the medication to a medication take-back program. Check with your pharmacy or law enforcement to find a location.
-If you cannot return the medication, check the label or package insert to see if the medication should be thrown out in the garbage or flushed down the toilet. If you are not sure, ask your care team. If it is safe to put into the trash, take the medication out of the container. Mix the medication with cat litter, dirt, coffee grounds, or other unwanted substance. Seal the mixture in a bag or container. Put it in the trash.
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