Finerenone usage and dosage

The usage and dosage of Finerenone (Finerenone) should be based on the doctor's prescription and recommendations, and varies depending on individual differences and disease status. The following are general usage and dosage guidelines, but be sure to consult your doctor for individualized advice before use:

1.Usage and dosage: Starting dose: Patients with GFR ≥ 60mL/min/1.73m2: 20mg each time, orally, once a day1times;

Patients with eGFR225 to<60mL/min/1.73m2: 10 mg each time, orally, once a daytimes;

Patients with eGFR<25mL/min/1.73m2: This product is not recommended.

Maintenance dose: The target maintenance dose is 20mg each time, taken orally, 1 times a day; after taking the initial dose for 4 weeks, the dose needs to be adjusted according to the patient's serum potassium value.

2.Dosage Form: Finelidone is usually available as an oral tablet.

3.Dose adjustment: The initial dose and dose adjustment should be based on the patient's specific situation. The doctor will develop the most appropriate dosage plan based on factors such as disease severity, patient's renal function, and use of other drugs.

4.Dose adjustment: Doctors will adjust the dose based on the patient's disease response and tolerance. The dose may be gradually increased, but you should never change the dose or stop taking the medication on your own.

5.Medication time:It is usually recommended to take it with breakfast or other meals to reduce stomach upset.

6.Continuous disease monitoring: During the medication process, doctors will conduct regular examinations to monitor cardiovascular disease and renal function to ensure the effectiveness of the medication and the safety of the patient.

7.Serum potassium monitoring: Since fenelinone may cause hyperkalemia, patients need to regularly monitor serum potassium levels and avoid high-potassium diets and other drugs that may cause hyperkalemia.

8.Usage in special populations: For the elderly, patients with impaired liver function and other special populations, dose adjustment or monitoring may be required.

9.Drug Interactions: When using fenelinone, your doctor should be informed of all medications you are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs, and supplements, to prevent drug interactions.

Be sure to strictly follow your doctor's instructions and take your medications as prescribed. If you have any concerns, discomfort, or changes in disease status, please contact your doctor promptly to obtain accurate advice and guidance.

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.