Tafamidis is a medicine used to treat amyloidosis, a rare disease in which the amyloid protein, which is not normally found in the body, accumulates in the tissues of the body, preventing the proper functioning of various organs.
This medicine can be bought in conventional pharmacies with a prescription, being sold under the trade name of Vyndaqel, produced by Pfizer laboratories.
What is it for
Tafamidis is indicated for the treatment of transthyretin-associated amyloidosis in adults with symptomatic stage 1 polyneuropathy.
How to use
Treatment should always be guided by a physician, however, the general guidelines recommend the ingestion of a 20 mg capsule, once a day.
Possible side effects
The most common side effects of Tafamidis include frequent urinary tract infections, diarrhea, and stomach pain.
Who should not use
This medicinal product must not be used by pregnant or breast feeding women as well as by people with an allergy to Tafamidis or any of the ingredients of the formula.
