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Is The Drug Vindaqel Just As Effective As Vindamax? What's The Difference?

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Silver Spring, MD

I have wild-type ATTR amyloidosis.

November 9
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Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine) and Vyndamax (tafamidis) are both FDA-approved drugs for treating heart disease in people with wild-type ATTR amyloidosis. They work by stabilizing the transthyretin (TTR) protein, preventing it from forming amyloid fibrils that can deposit in body tissues.

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- Formulation: Vyndaqe Show Full Answer

Vyndaqel (tafamidis meglumine) and Vyndamax (tafamidis) are both FDA-approved drugs for treating heart disease in people with wild-type ATTR amyloidosis. They work by stabilizing the transthyretin (TTR) protein, preventing it from forming amyloid fibrils that can deposit in body tissues.

Differences:
- Formulation: Vyndaqel is tafamidis meglumine, while Vyndamax is tafamidis.
- Dosage: The specific dosage and administration may vary, so it's important to follow your doctor's prescription.

Both drugs aim to slow disease progression and improve quality of life. Always consult your doctor for personalized advice.

November 9

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