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MIGALASTAT: 481 Adverse Event Reports & Safety Profile

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481
Total FAERS Reports
60 (12.5%)
Deaths Reported
160
Hospitalizations
481
As Primary/Secondary Suspect
9
Life-Threatening
4
Disabilities
Aug 10, 2018
FDA Approved
Amicus Therapeutics US, LLC
Manufacturer
Prescription
Status

Active Ingredient: MIGALASTAT HYDROCHLORIDE · Route: ORAL · Manufacturer: Amicus Therapeutics US, LLC · FDA Application: 208623 · HUMAN PRESCRIPTION DRUG · FDA Label: Available

Patent Expires: Oct 20, 2031 · First Report: 20170501 · Latest Report: 20250626

What Are the Most Common MIGALASTAT Side Effects?

#1 Most Reported
Product dose omission issue
41 reports (8.5%)
#2 Most Reported
Renal impairment
34 reports (7.1%)
#3 Most Reported
Off label use
29 reports (6.0%)

All MIGALASTAT Side Effects by Frequency

Side Effect Reports % of Total Deaths Hosp.
Product dose omission issue 41 8.5% 0 25
Renal impairment 34 7.1% 0 1
Off label use 29 6.0% 3 8
Death 26 5.4% 26 4
Fatigue 26 5.4% 0 10
Headache 25 5.2% 0 10
Cerebrovascular accident 23 4.8% 2 13
Nausea 20 4.2% 0 11
Drug ineffective 19 4.0% 0 2
Dyspnoea 19 4.0% 0 9
Pain 19 4.0% 0 9
Inappropriate schedule of product administration 17 3.5% 0 6
Malaise 17 3.5% 0 7
Covid-19 16 3.3% 3 6
Dizziness 16 3.3% 0 8
Atrial fibrillation 15 3.1% 0 8
Diarrhoea 15 3.1% 1 8
Pneumonia 15 3.1% 3 6
Asthenia 12 2.5% 0 9
Chest pain 12 2.5% 0 8

Who Reports MIGALASTAT Side Effects? Age & Gender Data

Gender: 56.4% female, 43.6% male. Average age: 54.6 years. Most reports from: US. View detailed demographics →

Is MIGALASTAT Getting Safer? Reports by Year

YearReportsDeathsHosp.
2017 3 0 0
2018 16 2 11
2019 56 4 29
2020 36 4 22
2021 33 4 13
2022 23 5 8
2023 38 2 14
2024 39 5 11
2025 16 6 4

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What Is MIGALASTAT Used For?

IndicationReports
Fabry's disease 407
Product used for unknown indication 62
Lipidosis 13

MIGALASTAT vs Alternatives: Which Is Safer?

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Official FDA Label for MIGALASTAT

Official prescribing information from the FDA-approved drug label.

Drug Description

Migalastat, an alpha-galactosidase A (alpha-Gal A) pharmacological chaperone, is a low molecular weight iminosugar and an analogue of the terminal galactose of globotriaosylceramide (GL-3). Migalastat is present in the form of a hydrochloride salt in GALAFOLD. The chemical name for migalastat hydrochloride is (+)-(2 R ,3 S ,4 R ,5 S )-2-(hydroxymethyl) piperidine-3,4,5-triol hydrochloride. Its molecular formula is C 6 H 13 NO 4

  • HCl, molecular mass is 199.63 g/mol, and its chemical structure is depicted below. Migalastat hydrochloride is a white to almost white crystalline solid. It is freely soluble in aqueous media within the pH range of 1.2 to 7.5. GALAFOLD (migalastat) capsules for oral administration contain 123 mg of migalastat (equivalent to 150 mg migalastat hydrochloride) as a white to pale brown powder and are supplied in a size “2” hard gelatin capsule with an opaque blue cap and an opaque white body imprinted with “A1001” in black ink. The inactive ingredients are magnesium stearate and pregelatinized starch. Capsule shells consist of gelatin, indigotine - FD&C Blue 2, and titanium dioxide. The black ink consists of black iron oxide, potassium hydroxide, and shellac.

Chemical

Structure

FDA Approved Uses (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 )

Dosage & Administration

AND ADMINISTRATION Select adults with confirmed Fabry disease who have an amenable GLA variant for treatment with GALAFOLD. ( 2.1 ) Treatment is indicated for patients with an amenable GLA variant that is interpreted by a clinical genetics professional as causing Fabry disease (pathogenic, likely pathogenic) in the clinical context of the patient. Consultation with a clinical genetics professional is strongly recommended in cases where the amenable GLA variant is of uncertain clinical significance (VUS, variant of uncertain significance) or may be benign (not causing Fabry disease). ( 2.1 , 12.1 ) The recommended dosage of GALAFOLD is 123 mg orally once every other day. Take GALAFOLD at the same time of day and do not take on consecutive days. Swallow capsule whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the capsule. ( 2.2 ) Take GALAFOLD on an empty stomach. Do not consume food or caffeine at least 2 hours prior to and 2 hours after taking GALAFOLD to give a minimum 4 hour fast. ( 2.2 ) If the GALAFOLD dose is missed, take the missed dose if it is within 12 hours of the time that the dose should have been taken. If more than 12 hours have passed, take GALAFOLD at the next planned dosing day and time following the original every-other-day dosing schedule. ( 2.3 )

2.1 Patient Selection Select adults with confirmed Fabry disease who have an amenable GLA variant for treatment with GALAFOLD <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.1) ]</span> . Treatment is indicated for patients with an amenable GLA variant that is interpreted by a clinical genetics professional as causing Fabry disease (pathogenic, likely pathogenic) in the clinical context of the patient. Consultation with a clinical genetics professional is strongly recommended in cases where the amenable GLA variant is of uncertain clinical significance (VUS, variant of uncertain significance) or may be benign (not causing Fabry disease).

2.2 Recommended Dosage and Administration The recommended dosage of GALAFOLD is 123 mg orally once every other day. Take GALAFOLD at the same time of day and do not take on consecutive days. Swallow capsule whole. Do not cut, crush, or chew the capsule. Take GALAFOLD on an empty stomach. Do not consume food or caffeine at least 2 hours prior to and 2 hours after taking GALAFOLD to give a minimum 4 hour fast <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]</span> . Water (plain, flavored, or sweetened), fruit juices without pulp, and caffeine-free carbonated beverages can be consumed during the fasting period.

2.3 Recommendations for a Missed Dose If the GALAFOLD dose is missed, take the missed dose if it is within 12 hours of the time that the dose should have been taken. If more than 12 hours have passed, take GALAFOLD at the next planned dosing day and time following the original every-other-day dosing schedule.

Contraindications

None. None. ( 4 )

Known Adverse Reactions

REACTIONS Most common adverse drug reactions ≥ 10% are: headache, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, nausea, and pyrexia. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amicus Therapeutics at 1-877-4AMICUS or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch .

6.1 Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. In clinical trials, 139 patients with Fabry disease (79 females, 60 males, 92% Caucasian, ages 16 to 72 years), who were naïve to GALAFOLD or previously treated with enzyme replacement therapy, were exposed to at least one dose of GALAFOLD. Of the 139 patients, 127 patients were exposed to GALAFOLD 123 mg every other day for 6 months and 123 patients were exposed for greater than one year. The clinical trials included one randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial of 6 months duration followed by a 6-month open-label treatment phase (Study 1) <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Studies (14) ]</span> . A second trial was a randomized, open-label, active-controlled clinical trial of 18 months duration in patients with Fabry disease receiving enzyme replacement therapy who were randomized to either switch to GALAFOLD or continue enzyme replacement therapy (Study 2; NCT01218659). In addition, there were two open-label, long-term extension trials. The most common adverse reactions reported with GALAFOLD (≥ 10%) during the 6-month placebo-controlled, double-blind phase of Study 1 were headache, nasopharyngitis, urinary tract infection, nausea, and pyrexia.

Table

1 shows adverse reactions that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with GALAFOLD during the 6-month placebo-controlled, double-blind phase of Study 1.

Table

1: Adverse Reactions* in Patients with Fabry Disease (Study 1) * Adverse reactions were those that occurred in at least 5% of patients treated with GALAFOLD. ** Included urinary tract infection, cystitis, and kidney infection Adverse Reaction GALAFOLD % (N = 34) Placebo % (N = 33)

Headache

35% 21% Nasopharyngitis 18% 6% Urinary tract infection** 15% 0 Nausea 12% 6% Pyrexia 12% 3% Abdominal pain 9% 3% Back pain 9% 0 Cough 9% 0 Diarrhea 9% 3% Epistaxis 9% 3% Adverse reactions that occurred in > 5% of patients who received GALAFOLD in the 6-month open-label treatment phase of Study 1, in Study 2, and in the long-term extension trials (N = 115, mean duration of treatment 2.7 years) included those in Table 1 with the addition of vomiting.

6.2 Postmarketing Experience The following adverse reaction has been identified during post-approval use of GALAFOLD. Because this reaction is reported voluntarily from a population of uncertain size, it is not always possible to reliably estimate its frequency or establish a causal relationship to drug exposure. General disorder: angioedema

Drug Interactions

INTERACTIONS See Full Prescribing Information for clinically significant drug interactions. (7.1)

7.1 Effect of Other Drugs on GALAFOLD Co-administration of GALAFOLD with caffeine decreases migalastat AUC and C max <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3) ]</span> which may reduce GALAFOLD efficacy. Avoid co-administration of GALAFOLD with caffeine at least 2 hours before and 2 hours after taking GALAFOLD <span class="opacity-50 text-xs">[see Dosage and Administration (2.2) ]</span> .