Zavesca is a drug that contains miglustat, a substance capable of preventing the action of an enzyme that produces glucoesfingolipids, a type of fat that accumulates in the body, in this way it is possible to alleviate the symptoms of Niemann-Pick disease, in which fats accumulate in various parts of the body.
This remedy is developed by Actelion laboratories in the form of capsules of 100 mg each.
- Zavesca can be purchased from some pharmacies or purchased at the hospital.
- Upon prescription presentation.
- And its price is around 27.
- 000 reais.
- For each pack of 90 capsules.
This remedy is indicated to relieve neurological symptoms caused by Niemann-Pick type C disease, such as seizures, loss of mental capacity or lack of coordination, for example.
In addition, this medicine can also be used to treat mild to moderate type 1 Gaucher disease.
The dose, time and duration of treatment should always be guided by a doctor, depending on each case, however, general guidelines state:
Zavesca contraindicates pregnant women, breastfeeding women and people allergic to any of the ingredients of the formula.