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News 2024-03-25 | CanadaOnlineHealth
What is Kerendia?
Kerendia is finerenone 10mg and 20mg tablets. Kerendia is used in addition to standard therapy in adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes. It is used to reduce the risk of end-stage kidney disease and a sustained decrease in estimated kidney (glomerular) filtration rate, as well as to reduce the risk of cardiovascular death, nonfatal myocardial infarction, and hospitalization for heart failure in people who have chronic kidney disease related to type 2 diabetes.
What should I know about Kerendia?
Kerendia is a prescription medication used as an adjunct to standard therapy in adults with chronic kidney disease and type 2 diabetes
It is a nonsteroidal, selective mineralocorticoid receptor blocker
The exact mechanism of action is not completely known, but is thought to be related to blocking the mineralocorticoid receptor resulting in less inflammation and damage to the kidneys, blood vessels and heart
It is typically taken once daily, with or without food
Common side effects may include high potassium, low sodium and low blood pressure
It is not known if Kerendia will harm an unborn baby. Use must be discussed with your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.
It is important to follow your doctor's instructions and attend regular check-ups while taking Kerendia to monitor your potassium, kidney function, blood pressure and overall health.
Recommended dosage for Kerendia
The recommended dosage for Kerendia is typically one tablet taken once daily. The target daily dose of Kerendia is 20 mg.
MOUNJARO (generic trizepatide)
What is Mounjaro?
Mounjaro is a brand name for tirzepatide, a prescription drug for type 2 diabetes that targets GIP (Glucose Dependent Insulinotropic Polypeptide) and GLP-1 (Glucagon-like Peptide-1) receptors to improve blood sugar control.
Information you should know about Mounjaro
Mounjaro is indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glucose control in the treatment of adults with type 2 diabetes.
It stops the liver from making and releasing too much sugar
It helps the body remove excess sugar from the blood and helps the body release insulin when blood sugar is high
Mounjaro helps your body both regulate blood sugar and decrease how much food you eat
It may start working to lower blood sugar from the first dose
It works differently than other type 2 diabetes medications by directly
activating GIP and GLP-1 pathways to help regulate blood sugar
It also slows down how quickly food leaves the stomach. This effect lessens over time.
Recommended dosage for Mounjaro
Mounjaro has different dose options, allowing you and your doctor to find the one that is right for you. If your doctor has prescribed once-weekly Mounjaro, you will start with 2.5 mg.
After 4 weeks, you will move on to 5 mg. The dose can be further adjusted based on blood sugar control.
RIVAROXABAN (generic Xarelto)
What is rivaroxaban?
Rivaroxaban is a generic prescription medication used to prevent blood clots in various medical conditions, including atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and after certain surgeries such as hip or knee replacement. It belongs to a class of drugs known as direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or factor Xa inhibitors.
Rivaroxaban works by inhibiting the activity of factor Xa, an enzyme involved in the blood clotting process. By blocking this enzyme, rivaroxaban helps prevent the formation of blood clots, reducing the risk of stroke, DVT, and other clot-related complications.
Information you should know about rivaroxaban
It belongs to the class of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) or factor Xa inhibitors.
The medication is typically taken orally in tablet form, with the dosage and frequency determined by a healthcare provider based on the specific medical condition being treated.
Rivaroxaban works by inhibiting factor Xa, an enzyme involved in the blood clotting process.
By blocking this enzyme, rivaroxaban helps prevent the formation of blood clots and reduce the risk of stroke, DVT, and other clot-related complications.
Recommended dosage for rivaroxaban
The recommended dosage of rivaroxaban can vary depending on the specific medical condition being treated. However, for the prevention of blood clots in conditions like atrial fibrillation or deep vein thrombosis, the typical dose is 20 mg taken orally once daily with the evening meal. In certain situations, a lower dose of 15 mg may be prescribed.