MIGALASTAT HYDROCHLORIDE (Galafold) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

MIGALASTAT HYDROCHLORIDE

What is the Trade Name for MIGALASTAT HYDROCHLORIDE?

Galafold

What are the Indications for MIGALASTAT HYDROCHLORIDE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE GALAFOLD is indicated for the treatment of adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease and an amenable galactosidase alpha gene ( GLA ) variant based on in vitro assay data [see Dosage and Administration ( 2.1 ) and Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.1 )] . This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in kidney interstitial capillary cell globotriaosylceramide (KIC GL-3) substrate [see Clinical Studies ( 14 )] . Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. GALAFOLD is an alpha-galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A) pharmacological chaperone indicated for the treatment of adults with a confirmed diagnosis of Fabry disease and an amenable galactosidase alpha gene ( GLA ) variant based on in vitro assay data. ( 1 , 12.1 ) This indication is approved under accelerated approval based on reduction in kidney interstitial capillary cell globotriaosylceramide (KIC GL-3) substrate. Continued approval for this indication may be contingent upon verification and description of clinical benefit in confirmatory trials. ( 1 )

 

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