Miglustat

Generic name: Miglustat
Dosage form: oral capsule (100 mg)
Drug class: Miscellaneous metabolic agents

Usage of Miglustat

Gaucher disease is a genetic condition in which the body lacks the enzyme needed to break down certain fatty materials (lipids). Lipids can build up in the body, causing symptoms such as easy bruising or bleeding, weakness, anemia, bone or joint pain, enlarged liver or spleen, or weakened bones that are easily fractured.

Miglustat is used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease by people who cannot receive enzyme replacement therapy.

Miglustat may improve the condition of the liver, spleen, bones, and blood cells in people with Type I Gaucher disease. However, miglustat is not a cure for this condition.

Miglustat may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Miglustat side effects

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Miglustat may cause serious side effects. Call your doctor at once if you have:

tremor or uncontrolled shaking, especially in your hands;

numbness, tingling, or burning pain in your hands or feet;

severe diarrhea and weight loss; or

easy bruising or bleeding (nosebleeds, bleeding gums).

Common side effects of miglustat may include:

gas, constipation, bloating;

nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, indigestion, loss of appetite, weight loss;

dry mouth;

dizziness, weakness;

headache (including migraine);

back pain, muscle cramps, leg cramps;

pain or heavy feeling in your arms or legs;

memory problems, feeling unsteady, loss of balance;

burning pain in your hands or feet

vision problems; or

changes in your menstrual periods.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Before taking Miglustat

You should not use miglustat if you are allergic to it.

Tell your doctor if you have ever had:

stomach problems;

an intestinal disorder such as ulcerative colitis;

kidney disease; or

a condition that causes tremors.

Miglustat may harm an unborn baby. Use effective birth control to prevent pregnancy, and tell your doctor if you become pregnant.

You should not breastfeed while using miglustat.

Do not give this medication to anyone under 18 years old without medical advice.

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How to use Miglustat

Usual Adult Dose for Gaucher Disease:

Usual dose: 100 mg orally 3 times a day at regular intervalsComments: -Decreasing consumption of foods high in disaccharides (e.g., lactose or sucrose) and not taking this drug with food has been shown to reduce the risk and/or intensity of gastrointestinal adverse events. -Dose reduction to 100 mg orally once or twice a day may be necessary due to adverse reactions such as tremor or diarrhea.Use: As monotherapy for the treatment of mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease when enzyme replacement therapy is not a therapeutic option (e.g., due to allergy, hypersensitivity, or poor venous access)

Warnings

Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.

What other drugs will affect Miglustat

Other drugs may affect miglustat, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.

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