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Compare Kerendia vs. Jardiance

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  • Kerendia (finerenone)
    Jardiance (empagliflozin)
  • Kerendia (finerenone)
    Jardiance (empagliflozin)

  • Summary of Kerendia vs. Jardiance

    Summary for Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
    Prescription only

    Kerendia (finerenone) is a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist used to lower the risk of serious kidney and heart problems. It's approved for adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by Type 2 diabetes and for certain adults with heart failure. You take the medication by mouth once a day, with or without food. Common side effects include high potassium levels, low blood pressure, and low sodium levels.

    Summary for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Prescription only

    Jardiance (empagliflozin) is a medication that's used along with a nutritious diet and routine exercise to improve blood sugar levels in people 10 years and older with Type 2 diabetes. It can also lower the chance of serious complications, hospitalization, and death in certain adults with heart failure or chronic kidney disease (CKD). Jardiance (empagliflozin) belongs to the drug class called sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitors. It's a tablet that's taken by mouth once a day. Side effects can include urinary tract infections (UTIs), yeast infections, and weight loss.

  • Indications of Kerendia vs. Jardiance

    Indications for
    •Lowers the risk of serious problems in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by Type 2 diabetes
    •Lowers the risk of serious problems in certain adults with heart failure
    Indications for
    •Type 2 diabetes (in addition to diet and exercise) in people age 10 years and older
    •Lowering the risk of death due to heart problems in adults with Type 2 diabetes and heart disease
    •Lowering the risk of hospitalization and death due to heart problems in adults with heart failure
    •Lowering the risk of worsening kidney problems, hospitalization, and death due to heart problems in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD)

  • Pros and Cons of Kerendia vs. Jardiance

    Pros and Const for Mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist
    Pros
    •Protects your kidneys and lowers heart risks
    •Taken by mouth once per day
    •Can be taken with or without food
    Cons
    •Won't be able to "feel" the medication working
    •Can raise blood potassium levels
    •Requires regular blood test to check potassium levels and kidney function
    Pros and Const for SGLT2 inhibitor
    Pros
    •Taken by mouth once a day
    •Unlikely to cause weight gain
    •Can take with other diabetes medications
    Cons
    •Raises risk of urinary tract infections (UTIs) and genital yeast infections
    •Might make you urinate more
    •Not recommended during the second and third trimesters of pregnancy

  • Common Side Effects of Kerendia vs. Jardiance

    Common Side Effects for
    •High blood potassium levels (14%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Urinary tract infection (UTI; 8-9%)
    •Vaginal yeast infection in females (5-6%)
    •Upper respiratory tract infection (3-4%)
    •High cholesterol or fat levels (3-4%)
    •Urinating more than usual (3%)

  • Warnings of Kerendia vs. Jardiance

    Common Side Effects for
    •High potassium levels
    •Worsening kidney function (people with heart failure)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Ketoacidosis
    •Low fluids in the body (leading to low blood pressure or dehydration)
    •Genital and urinary tract infections
    •Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia) when used with certain other diabetes medications
    •Leg and foot amputations
    •Allergic reactions

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