About tafamidis
Transthyretin stabilizer
Used for
- Treats transthyretin amyloid cardiomyopathy in adults to reduce cardiovascular hospitalizations and death.
Usual adult dose
Take 61 mg by mouth once daily; swallow the capsule whole.
Common side effects
- Diarrhea
- Upper abdominal pain
Important warnings
- Not for hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis with polyneuropathy; that use requires a different formulation.
- May harm an unborn baby; pregnancy testing and effective contraception are recommended during treatment and for one month afterward.
Pregnancy
May cause fetal harm based on animal studies; human pregnancy data are limited.
Breastfeeding
It is unknown whether tafamidis enters breast milk; effects on a nursing infant are unknown.
Interactions
- Tafamidis may increase blood levels of BCRP substrates, including some statins, methotrexate, and sulfasalazine.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.