Medications for Diabetic Nephropathy
These are drugs that have been approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), meaning they have been determined to be safe and effective for use in Diabetic Nephropathy.
Found 20 Approved Drugs for Diabetic Nephropathy
MetFORMIN
Brand Names
Glyburide-MetFORMIN, Janumet, Saxagliptin, Zituvimet, Invokamet, Pioglitazole, Sitagliptin, Linagliptin, Segluromet, Actoplus, Riomet, Glumetza, Jentadueto, Alogliptin, Trijardy, MetFORMIN Hydrochoride, Xigduo, Pioglitazone, Kombiglyze, Dapagliflozin, Glipizide, Glyburide, Synjardy, Kazano
MetFORMIN
Brand Names
Glyburide-MetFORMIN, Janumet, Saxagliptin, Zituvimet, Invokamet, Pioglitazole, Sitagliptin, Linagliptin, Segluromet, Actoplus, Riomet, Glumetza, Jentadueto, Alogliptin, Trijardy, MetFORMIN Hydrochoride, Xigduo, Pioglitazone, Kombiglyze, Dapagliflozin, Glipizide, Glyburide, Synjardy, Kazano
Form: Tablet, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: January 24, 2002
Classification: Biguanide
Metformin hydrochloride extended-release tablets, USP are indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Metformin hydrochloride is a biguanide indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. ( 1 )
Atorvastatin
Brand Names
Lipitor, Lotrel, Katerzia, Amlodipine, Benazepril, Amlodipine Besylate, Azor, Caduet, Norliqva, Atorvaliq, Lotensin, Olmesartan Medoxomil, Benicar, Tribenzor, Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine, Norvasc
Atorvastatin
Brand Names
Lipitor, Lotrel, Katerzia, Amlodipine, Benazepril, Amlodipine Besylate, Azor, Caduet, Norliqva, Atorvaliq, Lotensin, Olmesartan Medoxomil, Benicar, Tribenzor, Olmesartan Medoxomil Amlodipine, Norvasc
Form: Tablet, Suspension, Capsule, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: June 21, 1991
Classification: Angiotensin Converting Enzyme Inhibitor
Atorvastatin calcium tablets are indicated: To reduce the risk of: Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD Non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures, hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and angina in adults with clinically evident CHD As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) in: Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). As an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies, or alone if such treatments are unavailable, to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HoFH). As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adults with: Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia Hypertriglyceridemia Atorvastatin calcium is an HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) indicated ( 1 ): To reduce the risk of: Myocardial infarction (MI), stroke, revascularization procedures, and angina in adults with multiple risk factors for coronary heart disease (CHD) but without clinically evident CHD. MI and stroke in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus with multiple risk factors for CHD but without clinically evident CHD. Non-fatal MI, fatal and non-fatal stroke, revascularization procedures, hospitalization for congestive heart failure, and angina in adults with clinically evident CHD. As an adjunct to diet to reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL-C) in: Adults with primary hyperlipidemia. Adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with heterozygous familial hypercholesterolemia (HeFH). As an adjunct to other LDL-C-lowering therapies to reduce LDL-C in adults and pediatric patients aged 10 years and older with homozygous familial hypercholesterolemia. As an adjunct to diet for the treatment of adults with: Primary dysbetalipoproteinemia. Hypertriglyceridemia.
Valsartan
Brand Names
Entresto, Amlodipine, Diovan, Sacubitril, Exforge
Valsartan
Brand Names
Entresto, Amlodipine, Diovan, Sacubitril, Exforge
Form: Pellet, Tablet, Solution
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: March 06, 1998
Classification: Thiazide Diuretic
Amlodipine and valsartan tablets are the combination of amlodipine, a dihydropyridine calcium channel blocker (DHP CCB), and valsartan, an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB). Amlodipine and valsartan tablets are indicated for the treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure: In patients not adequately controlled on monotherapy ( 1 ) As initial therapy in patients likely to need multiple drugs to achieve their blood pressure goals ( 1 ) Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
Irbesartan
Brand Names
Avapro, Avalide
Irbesartan
Brand Names
Avapro, Avalide
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: September 27, 2012
Classification: Angiotensin 2 Receptor Blocker
Irbesartan USP is an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions.
Telmisartan
Brand Names
Widaplik, Micardis
Telmisartan
Brand Names
Widaplik, Micardis
Form: Tablet
Method of administration: Oral
FDA approval date: December 01, 2000
Classification: Thiazide Diuretic
Telmisartan tablets, USP are an angiotensin II receptor blocker (ARB) indicated for: Treatment of hypertension, to lower blood pressure. Lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of fatal and nonfatal cardiovascular events, primarily strokes and myocardial infarctions. Cardiovascular Risk Reduction Telmisartan tablets, USP are indicated for reduction of the risk of myocardial infarction, stroke, or death from cardiovascular causes in patients 55 years of age or older at high risk of developing major cardiovascular events who are unable to take ACE inhibitors. High risk for cardiovascular events can be evidenced by a history of coronary artery disease, peripheral arterial disease, stroke, transient ischemic attack, or high-risk diabetes (insulin-dependent or non-insulin dependent) with evidence of end-organ damage [see Clinical Studies ( 1.
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