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What is Fingolimod Hydrochloride
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The measure of Fingolimod Hydrochloride is contingent upon the diagnosed ailment, including Multiple Sclerosis, Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS) and Alternative Treatment. The magnitude of dosage is contingent upon the method of administration (e.g. Capsule - Oral or Capsule) presented in the table below.Warnings
Fingolimod Hydrochloride has fifteen contraindications, so its use should be avoided in circumstances involving any of the conditions in the following table.Fingolimod Hydrochloride ContraindicationsFingolimod Hydrochloride Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Fingolimod Hydrochloride?
At present, 44 active studies are being conducted to assess the effectiveness of Fingolimod Hydrochloride in treating active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS), Multiple Sclerosis and Carcinoma in Situ.Fingolimod Hydrochloride Reviews: What are patients saying about Fingolimod Hydrochloride?
Patient Q&A Section about fingolimod hydrochloride
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.Is fingolimod used for MS?
"Fingolimod is an immunotherapeutic drug that is used to target the sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor. It is a widely used medication for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (MS)."
What is fingolimod used for?
"Fingolimod is used to help manage relapsing-remitting forms of multiple sclerosis (where symptoms flare up from time to time) in adults and children 10 years and older. It may help prevent episodes of symptoms and slow the progression of disability caused by MS."
What is the brand name for fingolimod?
"Gilenya is a prescription medicine that is used to treat the symptoms of Multiple sclerosis. It is an immunomodulator and sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator that can be used alone or with other medications."
What is the mechanism of action of fingolimod?
"Fingolimod works by binding to and activating the S1P1 receptor, which is found on the surface of lymphocytes. This prevents the lymphocytes from leaving the lymph nodes, and reduces the amount of autoaggressive lymphocytes that can enter the central nervous system."