Product Description:

• Generic Name: Tafamidis


• Dosage Form: Oral Capsule


• Drug Class: Transthyretin Stabilizers

What Is Vyndamax?

• Vyndamax Is An Oral Prescription Medicine That May Be Used To Reduce Death Or Hospitalization Related To Heart Problems In Adults With Cardiomyopathy Of Wild-Type Or Hereditary Transthyretin-Mediated Amyloidosis (ATTR-CM). Vyndamax Is A Transthyretin Stabilizer.


• Vyndamax Works By Stabilizing Abnormal Transthyretin, A Protein Associated With ATTR-CM. This Mechanism Of Action Of Vyndamax Prevents The Formation Of Harmful Amyloid Protein Deposits In The Heart, Slowing Disease Progression.

Vyndamax Side Effects:

• There Are No Side Effects Of Vyndamax Listed In The Vyndamax Package Insert, But The Most Common Side Effect Reported Post-Marketing Has Been Diarrhea.


• No Additional Lab Testing Or Monitoring Is Required In People Taking Vyndamax.


• As With Any Medicine, Hypersensitivity Reactions Are Possible. Get Emergency Medical Help If You Have Signs Of An Allergic Reaction, Such As Hives; Difficulty Breathing; Or Swelling Of Your Face, Lips, Tongue, Or Throat.Call Your Doctor For Medical Advice About Side Effects.

Warnings

• There Are No Warnings, Serious Side Effects, Or Contraindications For Vyndamax.

Before Taking

• Before Taking Vyndamax, Tell Your Healthcare Provider About All Your Medical Conditions, Including If You:

• Have Liver Problems


• Are Pregnant Or Plan To Become Pregnant


• Are Breastfeeding Or Plan To Breastfeed.

Pregnancy

• Vyndamax May Harm Your Unborn Baby. You May Need To Take A Pregnancy Test Before Starting Treatment And Use Effective Contraception Throughout Treatment.


• Tell Your Healthcare Provider Right Away If You Become Pregnant Or Think You May Be Pregnant During Treatment With Vyndamax.

Breastfeeding

• It is not known if Vyndamax passes into your breast milk. You should not breastfeed during treatment with Vyndamax. Talk to your healthcare provider about the best way to feed your baby during treatment.

How do I take Vyndamax?

• Take Vyndamax exactly as your healthcare provider tells you to take it.

• Take Vyndamax 1 time a day. Try to take it at around the same time each day.

• The usual dosage is 61 mg (1 capsule) once a day.


• You cannot substitute Vyndamax for Vyndaqel on a mg-to-mg basis.


• Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush or cut.