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How to Take Migalastat and it's Dose


• Migalastat is available in capsule form should be taken by mouth every other day mainly at the same time of each day.

• Take migalastat capsules only on an empty stomach. Avoid eating at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after while taking migalastat capsules.

• Patients are allowed to drink water during this time gap of 4 hours.

• Never take migalastat capsules continuously for two consecutive days.

• Do not chew, crush, cut or open the capsule contents but swallow the capsule as a whole with sufficient quantity of water.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

• The recommended adult dose is one capsule of Migalastat 123 mg taken on alternate days.

• Migalastat is mainly excreted by the kidneys; therefore no dose adjustment is required in patients with liver disease and mild to moderate kidney disease.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Migalastat should not be used in patients with-

• If there is allergy to migalastat
• End-stage renal disease
Infertility treatment (only in males)
• Children below 18 years of age

What if you Miss a Dose of Migalastat?

If a dose of migalastat is missed, take the missed dose within 12 hours. If the gap is more than 12 hours avoid taking the missed dose and continue with the next dose according to the scheduled time.

Drug Name : Migalastat

Migalastat is prescribed to treat Fabry disease in adult patients


Trade Names/Brand Names of Migalastat

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