Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is medicine used in the treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) caused by type 2 diabetes (T2D). It works by blocking a certain hormone in the body, which can help prevent the kidneys from getting worse and reduce the risk of heart-related issues like heart attacks and heart failure. Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of the medicine for you. The doctor may closely monitor your blood pressure, heart rate, electrocardiogram (ECG), estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), urine albumin‐to‐creatinine ratio (UACR), and potassium level till you become stable. You should continue all your other medicines that are advised by the doctor for your long-term treatment even after this injection. Common side effects of this medicine include high potassium level, low blood pressure, and low sodium level in the body. If you experience any of these side effects, consult your doctor. They may be able to help by reducing the dosage, or by prescribing you an alternate medicine. This medicine may not be suitable for everybody. Let your doctor know if you are suffering from any kidney or liver disease. Let your doctor also know about all the other medicines you are taking for any medical conditions. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult their doctors before taking this medicine.

• Treatment of Chronic kidney disease

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is a nonsteroidal, selective antagonist of the mineralocorticoid receptor (MR). This receptor, usually activated by hormones like aldosterone and cortisol, helps in controlling sodium levels in the body. Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet blocks and prevent this receptor from overactivation, which can damage different parts of the body such as the kidneys, heart, and blood vessels.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

• Increased potassium level in blood
• Hypotension (low blood pressure)
• Decreased sodium level in blood

AlcoholCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

PregnancyCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feedingCAUTION

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet should be used with caution during breastfeeding. Breastfeeding should be held until the treatment of the mother is completed and the drug is eliminated from her body.

DrivingCONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

KidneySAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is recommended.

LiverSAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet is recommended.

If you miss a dose of Lyvelsa 20mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

Cardiac