LYVELSA 20MG TABLET contains Finerenone which belongs to a group of medicines called non-steroidal mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. It is indicated in the management of chronic kidney disease (stage 3 and 4 with abnormal presence of albumin (a type of protein) in the urine) associated with type 2 diabetes in adults.
Finerenone works by blocking the action of certain hormones within the body that can damage your kidneys and heart. During management with LYVELSA 20MG TABLET, your doctor will constantly monitor your kidney functions and blood potassium levels to analyse the safety and efficacy of the management.
Take LYVELSA 20MG TABLET as directed by your physician. Swallow the medicine with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. It can be taken with or without meals.
Do not eat grapefruit or drink grapefruit juice as long as you take LYVELSA 20MG TABLET, as it could lead to unpleasant side effects. Before taking LYVELSA 20MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have high blood potassium levels. Do not take LYVELSA 20MG TABLET if you are allergic to finerenone or have Addison’s disease.
LYVELSA 20MG TABLET is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless your doctor states it is clearly necessary. Women of childbearing potential must use a reliable contraceptive method to avoid pregnancy while taking this medicine. Do not take LYVELSA 20MG TABLET during breastfeeding as it may pass through the breast milk and harm the nursing infant.
Avoid concomitant use of LYVELSA 20MG TABLET with antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral agents, potassium supplements, antidepressants and blood pressure lowering agents as a precaution. The most common side effects of taking LYVELSA 20MG TABLET are high blood potassium, sodium and uric acid levels and low blood pressure. Consult your doctor if any of these side effect troubles you.
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