Can Finerenone lower creatinine?

Finerenone (Finerenone) is a new type of drug mainly used to treat cardiovascular disease and diabetes-related kidney disease. Although the main effects of fenelinone are to reduce the recurrence of heart failure and protect the kidneys, it may have some effect on creatinine (serum creatinine) levels to some extent.

Creatinine is a metabolite commonly used to assess kidney function. In states of kidney damage or disease, creatinine levels may be elevated, indicating decreased kidney function. As a renoprotective drug, fenelidone can slow down the progression of diabetes-related kidney disease by inhibiting mechanisms such as inflammation and fibrosis.

Some studies suggest that fenelinone may reduce creatinine levels to some extent, which may reflect its protective effect on kidney function. However, this does not mean that fenelinone can directly reduce creatinine levels, but by slowing the progression of the disease, it may affect the trend of creatinine changes.

It should be noted that the main role of fenelinone is to reduce the risk of heart failure recurrence and protect the kidneys, and its effect on creatinine levels may be an indirect reflection of its therapeutic effect. If you are concerned about changes in kidney function or creatinine levels, it is recommended that you communicate and monitor regularly with your doctor to understand the effects of medication and changes in kidney function. When using any medication, it should be done under the guidance of a doctor, and any discomfort or changes should be reported promptly.

Fenelidone is currently on the market in China and has been included in medical insurance. Patients can purchase it at domestic hospital pharmacies. For specific prices and prices after medical insurance reimbursement, please consult the local hospital pharmacy. Overseas, the main Japanese original drug is fenelidone, with a specification of 10mg*100 tablets of about more than 2,000 yuan, and it is the same as the domestic original drug.