🛡️ ImmunosuppressantsCapsule

    Gilenya

    Fingolimod

    Sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor modulator for relapsing multiple sclerosis.

    Form

    Capsule

    Uses

    1

    Side effects

    5

    Category

    Immunosuppressants

    01

    What is Gilenya used for?

    • Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis
    02

    Fingolimod side effects

    The following side effects have been reported for Fingolimod. Their order does not indicate how often an effect occurs.

    Bradycardia at first dose
    Macular edema
    Elevated liver enzymes
    Lymphopenia
    Infections
    03

    Fingolimod warnings & precautions

    • First-dose cardiac monitoring required
    • Baseline ophthalmology and dermatology evaluation

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    04

    Frequently asked questions

    05

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    Disclaimer: This information is sourced from the FDA openFDA database and is provided for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult your physician or pharmacist before starting or changing medication.