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Medicines migalastat hydrochlorideQuestion & answer

migalastat hydrochloride · Medicine question

Is migalastat hydrochloride an enzyme replacement therapy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 21 August 2026Reviewed 21 August 2026

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Answer

No. It stabilises certain alpha-galactosidase A enzymes produced by the person's own cells rather than supplying replacement enzyme.

Sources for this answer

Galafold 123 mg hard capsulesemc · SmPC Current selected SmPC · Version 12
European Medicines AgencyEuropean Medicines Agency · Reputable Web

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