Tafamidis
Information about Tafamidis
Tafamidis Uses
Tafamidis is used in the treatment of amyloidosis.
How Tafamidis works
Tafamidis binds transthyretin protein and prevents it from breaking apart. Breaking of this protein leads to the formation of amyloid deposits in the heart and/or nerves.
Common side effects of Tafamidis
No common side effects seen
Available Medicine for Tafamidis
VyndaMxPfizer Ltd
₹1200001 variant(s)
Expert advice for Tafamidis
- Before taking Tafamidis inform your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Do not use this medicine for a condition for which it was not prescribed.
- Do not give it to other people, even if they have same symptoms as you since it may harm them.
- Women should use birth control while taking Tafamidis and for one month after stopping the treatment with this medicine.
- Stick to simple meals, avoid rich or spicy food, and drink plenty of water while taking Tafamidis in case you experience diarrhea or stomach pain.
- This medicine may cause urinary infection; thus, women are advised to follow proper personal hygiene routine.