Finerenone for chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes

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Nephrologist Prof Sunil Badve explains the role of finerenone to delay progressive decline of kidney function in adults with chronic kidney disease (CKD) associated with Type 2 diabetes with albuminuria.

In this episode:

  • Approved indication and PBS clinical criteria for finerenone
  • Safety profile and benefits of finerenone for type 2 diabetes patients with CKD
  • Initiation, dosing and titration process
  • What this treatment means for GPs and their type 2 diabetes patients with CKD

 

Total time: 7 mins

Last Updated: 9 Apr, 2024

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