Bayer Reports the US FDA’s Approval of Kerendia (Finerenone) to Treat Heart Failure (HF)
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- The US FDA has approved Kerendia/Firialta (10, 20, & 40mg) for HF pts having a left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF) of ≥40%, i.e. mildly reduced (HFmrEF) or preserved LVEF (HFpEF). Awaits authorization in China, EU & Japan, with global applications planned
- Approval was based on the P-III (FINEARTS-HF) trial, a part of P-III (MOONRAKER, n=15000) study, where FINEARTS-HF assessed Kerendia (QD) vs PBO in pts (n=~6000) with HF as well as LVEF of ≥40%, who received diuretic therapy for ≥30 days before randomization
- Study showed decrease in composite CV deaths & total HF events, regardless of background therapy, comorbidities, or hospitalization status. Data was presented at ESC Congress 2024 & was published in The NEJM
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