VYNDAMAX (Tafamidis) – ATTR-CM | HongKong DengYue Medicine

  • Generic Name/Brand Name: ​Tafamidis/VYNDAMAX
  • Indications: ATTR-CM
  • Dosage Form: ​Oral soft-gelatin capsule
  • Specification: 61 mg × 30 capsules/box 

VYNDAMAX Tafamidis Application Scope 

Indicated for treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis (ATTR-CM) in adults to reduce cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular-related hospitalization.

vyndamax tafamidis
vyndamax tafamidis

VYNDAMAX Tafamidis Characteristics

  • Ingredients: tafamidis

  • Properties: ​Transthyretin stabilizer; oral soft-gel capsule; capsule is reddish-brown, opaque, and oblong and printed with “VYN 61.”

  • Packaging Specification:​ 3 blister cards, each card 10 capsules (total 30 capsules)

  • Storage:​ Store below 25°C in a dry place, protected from light and moisture. Use within 30 days after opening

  • Expiry Date: See product carton/blister for lot-specific expiry

  • Executive Standard: ​U.S. FDA Full Prescribing Information

  • Approval Number: NDA 212161

  • Date of Revision: 10/2023 (current FDA label referenced).

  • Manufacturer: Pfizer Inc.

Guidelines for the Use of  VYNDAMAX

  • Dosage and Administration:

    • Recommended Dose: VYNDAMAX 61 mg orally once daily.

    • Administration: Swallow capsules whole; do not crush or cut. May be taken with or without food.

    • Missed Dose: Take as soon as remembered. If missed, take as soon as remembered within 12 hours. If it is more than 12 hours, skip the dose; do not double the next dose.

  • Adverse Reactions:

    • Common Adverse Reactions (≥5% and >3% higher than placebo):

      • Injection site reactions (19%)

      • Decreased platelet count (12%)

      • Arthralgia (9%)

      • Diarrhea (7%).

      • Peripheral edema (6%).

    • Serious Adverse Reactions:

      • Hepatic abnormalities (monitor ALT/AST).
      • Hypersensitivity (e.g., bronchospasm, angioedema, urticaria).
  • Contraindications: Patients with a history of serious hypersensitivity to olezarsen or any of the excipients in TRYNGOLZA.

  • Precautions:

    • Hypersensitivity Reactions: Monitor patients for signs and symptoms. Discontinue use if reactions occur.

    • Platelet Count Monitoring: Monitor platelet counts during treatment.

    • Pregnancy and Lactation: Advise patients to inform their healthcare provider if they are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, are breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed.

VYNDAMAX Interactions

  • BCRP substrates (e.g., methotrexate): May increase drug levels
  • Strong CYP3A4 inducers (e.g., rifampin): May reduce effectiveness

  • Pregnancy & breastfeeding: Not recommended (consult doctor)

  • Liver/kidney impairment: Use with caution

Note:

  • If there is a new packaging for the drug, the new packaging shall prevail. The above information is sourced from DengYue Medicine.
  •  This content is for reference only. Prescription drugs must be used under a doctor’s guidance and purchased from authorized sources.
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