Baxfendy cleared as first aldosterone synthase inhibitor for hypertension

What this means

Baxfendy is a blood pressure medication that works by blocking aldosterone production, a hormone that can cause stubborn high blood pressure. The FDA just approved Baxfendy for use alongside other blood pressure drugs in patients who need additional treatment. This gives doctors a new tool for hard-to-control hypertension by targeting a different pathway than existing medications.