Miplyffa Side Effects
Generic name: arimoclomol
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Nov 10, 2024.
Note: This document provides detailed information about Miplyffa.
Applies to arimoclomol: oral capsules Side Effects associated with arimoclomol. Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Miplyffa.
Applies to arimoclomol: oral capsules.
Side effects include:
Most common adverse reactions (≥15%): upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, and decreased weight.
For healthcare professionals
Applies to arimoclomol: oral capsule.
General adverse events
The most common adverse reactions associated with this drug in combination with miglustat were upper respiratory tract infection, diarrhea, and decreased weight.[Ref]
Dermatologic
- Very common (10% or more): Urticaria (12%)
- Common (1% to 10%): Angioedema, progressive urticaria
Urticaria included 1 patient (3%) who reported urticaria alone and 2 patients (6%) who reported both urticaria and angioedema. The reactions occurred within the first 2 months of therapy.
Gastrointestinal
- Very common (10% or more): Diarrhea (23%)
Hematologic
- Frequency not reported: Thrombocytopenia
Thrombocytopenia was present at baseline in 2 patients and persisted throughout the trial. In 1 patient, thrombocytopenia developed and resolved during the trial.
Hypersensitivity
- Frequency not reported: Hypersensitivity reactions
Hypersensitivity reactions included urticaria and angioedema.
Metabolic
- Very common (10% or more): Decreased appetite (12%)
Nervous system
- Very common (10% or more): Tremor (12%), headache (12%), seizure (12%)
Other
- Very common (10% or more): Decreased weight (15%)
Decreased weight occurred in 4 patients and resolved in 3 patients. The mean duration of decreased weight was 33 days and ranged from 22 to 60 days. In 1 patient, 2 separate instances of weight loss occurred during the trial, lasting 22 and 24 days, respectively. The mean weight loss was about 6% from baseline in all patients; use of this drug was not interrupted in any patient.
Renal
- Frequency not reported: Increased serum creatinine
Across clinical trials in patients with Niemann-Pick disease type C, healthy subjects, and patients with other diseases, serum creatinine increased about 10% to 20% compared to baseline; these increases mainly occurred during the first month of therapy, were not associated with changes in glomerular function, and were reversible upon discontinuation of therapy.
Respiratory
- Very common (10% or more): Upper respiratory tract infection (31%), lower respiratory tract infection (12%)
Upper respiratory tract infection included upper respiratory tract infection and rhinitis.
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References
1. (2024) "Product Information. Miplyffa (arimoclomol)." Zevra Therapeutics, Inc.
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