Did you know a hormone could be why blood pressure stays high?
Please see full Prescribing Information, including Patient Information: https://www.azpicentral.com/pi.html?product=baxfendy ; Nearly half of all U.S. adults have high blood pressure, according to the CDC, putting them at increased risk for heart attack and stroke. Experts agree that lowering blood pressure reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. For World Heart Day, Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, a…
Nearly half of all U.S. adults suffer from high blood pressure, according to the CDC, which increases the risk of heart attack and stroke. Lowering blood pressure is key to reducing these risks. On World Heart Day, cardiologist Dr. Dmitry Yaranov, an AstraZeneca brand partner, discussed the hormone aldosterone with CBS Mornings.
This hormone may be a contributing factor to persistently high blood pressure. A new FDA-approved medication called BAXFENDY® (baxdrostat) has been developed to specifically target aldosterone, thereby lowering blood pressure. BAXFENDY® is used in conjunction with other blood pressure medications to treat hypertension in adults whose condition is not adequately managed by other treatments.
However, potential side effects include elevated potassium levels (hyperkalemia) and decreased sodium levels (hyponatremia) in the blood. Individuals with existing high potassium, kidney issues, or diabetes should inform their healthcare provider before taking BAXFENDY®. Other reported side effects encompass low blood pressure, dizziness, and muscle spasms.
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