Ponesimod

Generic Name
Ponesimod
Brand Names
Ponvory
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H25ClN2O4S
CAS Number
854107-55-4
Unique Ingredient Identifier
5G7AKV2MKP
Background

Ponesimod is a selective sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 modulator indicated in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults. Ponesimod was developed out of a need for a more selective modulator of sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1 than fingolimod. Fingolimod's activity at sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 3 was suspected to be respons...

Indication

Ponesimod is indicated to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease.

Associated Conditions
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS), Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)
Associated Therapies
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