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Diroximel fumarate

Generic Name
Diroximel fumarate
Brand Names
Vumerity
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C11H13NO6
CAS Number
1577222-14-0
Unique Ingredient Identifier
K0N0Z40J3W

Overview

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, debilitating neurological disease that can lead to profound cognitive and physical symptoms, severely affecting quality of life. It is the main cause of neurological disability not caused by trauma in the young adult population of both North America and Europe. Relapsing-remitting forms of MS lead to neurological symptoms that resolve and recur periodically. More than 80% of patients suffering from this disease have relapsing-remitting MS. Diroximel fumarate is a new drug from the fumarate class formulated to treat various relapsing forms of MS. This drug is bioequivalent to Dimethyl fumarate(initially manufactured in 2013), but is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects, owing to its unique chemical structure. Diroximel fumarate was formulated by Alkermes in collaboration with Biogen, and was approved by the FDA in October 2019 and by the EMA in November 2021.

Background

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, debilitating neurological disease that can lead to profound cognitive and physical symptoms, severely affecting quality of life. It is the main cause of neurological disability not caused by trauma in the young adult population of both North America and Europe. Relapsing-remitting forms of MS lead to neurological symptoms that resolve and recur periodically. More than 80% of patients suffering from this disease have relapsing-remitting MS. Diroximel fumarate is a new drug from the fumarate class formulated to treat various relapsing forms of MS. This drug is bioequivalent to Dimethyl fumarate(initially manufactured in 2013), but is less likely to cause gastrointestinal side effects, owing to its unique chemical structure. Diroximel fumarate was formulated by Alkermes in collaboration with Biogen, and was approved by the FDA in October 2019 and by the EMA in November 2021.

Indication

Diroximel fumarate is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults; specifically active secondary progressive disease and clinically isolated syndrome, as well as relapsing-remitting MS.

Associated Conditions

  • Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
  • Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)
  • Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)

FDA Approved Products

Vumerity
Manufacturer:Biogen Inc.
Route:ORAL
Strength:231 mg in 1 1
Approved: 2022/05/19
NDC:64406-020

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

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