Drug name: Vyndamax
Description:
Vyndamax
Generic name: tafamidis [ ta-FAM-id-is ]
Dosage form: oral capsule 61mg
Drug class: Transthyretin stabilizers
Medically reviewed by Philip Thornton, DipPharm. Last updated on Jun 14, 2021.
What is Vyndamax?
Vyndamax affects a protein called transthyretin (TTR, made primarily in the liver). Transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR) is a condition in which abnormal deposits of TTR protein build-up in many parts of the body, interfering with normal function. A build-up of TTR in the heart can lead to heart failure.
People with hereditary ATTR amyloidosis have a DNA mutation that can be passed from one generation to the next. People with wild-type ATTR amyloidosis do not have abnormal DNA and cannot pass on the condition.
Vyndamax is used in adults with hereditary or wild type ATTR to treat cardiomyopathy (damage of the heart muscle) caused by a build-up of TTR.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
To make sure Vyndamax is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:
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liver disease.
Your name may be listed on a Transthyretin Amyloidosis Outcome Survey registry to track the effects of tafamidis on your condition.
Tafamidis may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.
If you become pregnant, tell your doctor or contact the manufacturer of Vyndamax at 1-800-438-1985.
You should not breastfeed while using Vyndamax.
How should I take Vyndamax?
Take Vyndamax exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets.
Take Vyndamax exactly as your doctor has recommended. Avoid medication errors by using only the form and strength your doctor prescribes.
Swallow the capsule whole and do not crush, chew, break, or open it.
You may take Vyndamax with or without food.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Keep each capsule in the blister pack until you are ready to take a dose.
Dosing information
Usual Adult Dose for Amyloidogenic Transthyretin Amyloidosis:
Tafamidis 61 mg: 1 capsule once a day (61 mg/day)
Comments: Tafamidis and tafamidis meglumine products are not substitutable on a per mg basis.
Use: For the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults to reduce cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular-related hospitalization.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Take the medicine as soon as you can, but skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose. Do not take two doses at one time.
What happens if I overdose?
Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What should I avoid while taking Vyndamax?
Follow your doctor''s instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
Vyndamax side effects
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction to Vyndamax: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
There were no known side effects that happened during treatment with Vyndamax in people with cardiomyopathy of transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis.
Less serious side effects may occur, or you may have none at all.
You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What other drugs will affect Vyndamax?
Other drugs interact with tafamidis, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.
Where can I get more information?
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use Vyndamax only for the indication prescribed.
Popular FAQ
The difference between Vyndaqel and Vyndamax lies in the form of tafamidis, their active ingredient, that they contain.
Vyndaqel contains the micronized meglumine salt of tafamidis, while Vyndamax contains the free acid form of tafamidis.
Vyndamax was developed for patient convenience and this formulation allows patients to take just one capsule once per day. Patients taking Vyndaqel, on the other hand, need to take four capsules once a day. Continue reading
Vyndamax, when compared to a placebo, was shown to improve the survival rates (71% vs. 57%, respectively) for patients with wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) over a 30-month long clinical study. Quality-of-life measurements improved as early as 6 months. Continue reading
It takes at least 6 months for Vyndaqel to start working and it may take up to 18 months for the full effects to be seen, but these persist for at least 30 months. There was significantly less decline in functional capacity (as measured by a 6-minute walk test [6MWT]) and health status (as measured by the Kansas City Cardiomyopathy Questionnaire-Overall Summary [KCCQ-OS]) with Vyndaqel at 6 months than placebo. It may take at least 18 months before Vyndaqel makes a difference in all cause mortality compared to placebo, but this difference persists and trials have reported a survival rate of 71% in those taking Vyndaqel compared to 57% taking placebo. Those receiving Vyndaqel had 32% less hospitalizations due to heart problems, also statistically significant. Continue reading
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