For adults with chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (CKD in T2D)
R is for Resources
for KERENDIA
We’ve compiled all our resources in one place to help you learn more about KERENDIA and support the next steps in your journey with chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes (CKD in T2D).
Available resources
Helpful support groups and websites
The National Kidney Foundation
Learn more about CKD in T2D and resources available to you.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CKD Risk Calculators
Check out these handy tools to calculate your risk of developing CKD, and the risk of progression to kidney failure if you already have CKD.
American Association of Kidney Patients
You’ll find lots of information, resources, and patient support here.
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases
If you want more detailed information about CKD and how to manage it, you’ll find it at this website.
Learn more about T2D and related resources available to you.
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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.
