(tafamidis meglumine or tafamidis)
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HIGHLIGHTS OF PRESCRIBING INFORMATION

These highlights do not include all the information needed to use VYNDAQEL and VYNDAMAX safely and effectively. See full prescribing information for VYNDAQEL and VYNDAMAX.

VYNDAQEL® (tafamidis meglumine) capsules, for oral administration
Initial U.S. Approval: 2019

VYNDAMAX™ (tafamidis) capsules, for oral administration
Initial U.S. Approval: 2019

INDICATIONS AND USAGE

VYNDAQEL and VYNDAMAX are transthyretin stabilizers indicated for the treatment of the cardiomyopathy of wild-type or hereditary transthyretin-mediated amyloidosis in adults to reduce cardiovascular mortality and cardiovascular-related hospitalization. (1)

DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION

The recommended dosage is either:

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VYNDAQEL 80 mg orally once daily, or
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VYNDAMAX 61 mg orally once daily (2.1)
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VYNDAMAX and VYNDAQEL are not substitutable on a per mg basis. (2.1)

DOSAGE FORMS AND STRENGTHS

Capsules: Tafamidis meglumine 20 mg and tafamidis 61 mg. (3)

CONTRAINDICATIONS

None. (4)

ADVERSE REACTIONS

To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Pfizer Inc. at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.

USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS

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Pregnancy: Based on animal studies, may cause fetal harm. (8.1)
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Lactation: Advise not to breastfeed. (8.2)

See 17 for PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION and FDA-approved patient labeling.

Revised: 10/2023
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