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

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on KERENDIA

Why it’s important to
continue taking KERENDIA

Start strong and stick with it

KERENDIA is proven to slow the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD) in adults with type 2 diabetes (T2D) that could lead to kidney failure, dialysis, or kidney transplant.

Starting KERENDIA is a great first step, but staying on treatment is just as important. By taking KERENDIA, you are not only doing more to slow the progression of your CKD in T2D, you are also helping to lower your risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure.

Here are some of the reasons it’s critical to keep taking KERENDIA as prescribed by your doctor:

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CKD in T2D is a progressive disease, which means that it gets worse over time and the damage to your kidneys cannot be reversed.

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As CKD gets worse, it may lead to kidney failure, requiring either dialysis or kidney transplant.

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Even if you don't have symptoms of CKD, it's important to continue taking your medication as prescribed.

Ask your doctor about the importance of staying on KERENDIA.

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CKD in T2D increases the risk for cardiovascular complications like heart attack, cardiovascular death, and hospitalization for heart failure.

Support to stay on KERENDIA

Financial support for KERENDIA

We are committed to helping you with insurance, financial, and affordability challenges. Learn more about the KERENDIA Savings Card and other financial support programs that are available to help you continue getting your prescription.

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The KERENDIA Patient Support Program

The right support can make sticking to your treatment plan easier, and the KERENDIA Patient Support Program can help.

  • Personal mentors are available for patients new to KERENDIA to offer one-on-one communication and education support by phone, text, or email.
  • The Medisafe™ app can help you manage your treatment through customized medication and appointment reminders and timely messages and notifications.
  • Sign up for emails to help guide you through your KERENDIA journey by sharing news, information, and stories from other KERENDIA patients.
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What is KERENDIA?

KERENDIA is a prescription medicine used to treat chronic kidney disease in adults with type 2 diabetes to reduce the risk of:

  • Worsening of kidney disease
  • Kidney failure
  • Death due to cardiovascular disease
  • Heart attack
  • Hospitalization for heart failure

Important Safety Information

Do not take KERENDIA if you:
  • Have problems with your adrenal glands
  • Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
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. KERENDIA can cause hyperkalemia. Your healthcare provider will check your potassium levels before and during treatment with KERENDIA
  • 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
The most common side effects of KERENDIA include:
  • Hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal)
  • Hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal)
  • Hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal)

Please see the Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.

Important Safety Information

Do not take KERENDIA if you:
  • Have problems with your adrenal glands
  • Take certain medications called CYP3A4 inhibitors. Ask your healthcare provider if you are not sure if you are taking any of these medications
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. KERENDIA can cause hyperkalemia. Your healthcare provider will check your potassium levels before and during treatment with KERENDIA
  • 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
The most common side effects of KERENDIA include:
  • Hyperkalemia (potassium level in your blood that is higher than normal)
  • Hypotension (blood pressure that is lower than normal)
  • Hyponatremia (sodium level in your blood that is lower than normal)

Please see the Prescribing Information for KERENDIA.