MedPath

Ozanimod

Generic Name
Ozanimod
Brand Names
Zeposia, Zeposia 7-day Starter Pack, Zeposia Starter Kit
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C23H24N4O3
CAS Number
1306760-87-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
Z80293URPV

Overview

Ozanimod is a once-daily sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator for the treatment of relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease. It was developed by Celgene (now acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) and was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2020. The US approval was followed by the approval in Canada on October 2, 2020. In November 2021, ozanimod was also approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. MS is a devastating inflammatory disease that often progresses and causes severe neurological, physical, and cognitive effects. Inflammatory bowel disease also a chronic inflammatory condition and can cause persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and vomiting. In clinical trials, Ozanimod has been shown to be well-tolerated and has resulted in a higher decrease in the rate of MS relapses than with intramuscular interferon beta-1a, a current standard in MS therapy. Studies involving patients with inflammatory bowel disease have also shown promising results.

Background

Ozanimod is a once-daily sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator for the treatment of relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and inflammatory bowel disease. It was developed by Celgene (now acquired by Bristol-Myers Squibb) and was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2020. The US approval was followed by the approval in Canada on October 2, 2020. In November 2021, ozanimod was also approved by the European Commission for the treatment of adults with relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis. MS is a devastating inflammatory disease that often progresses and causes severe neurological, physical, and cognitive effects. Inflammatory bowel disease also a chronic inflammatory condition and can cause persistent abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stools, and vomiting. In clinical trials, Ozanimod has been shown to be well-tolerated and has resulted in a higher decrease in the rate of MS relapses than with intramuscular interferon beta-1a, a current standard in MS therapy. Studies involving patients with inflammatory bowel disease have also shown promising results.

Indication

Ozanimod is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. It is also used to treat moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis (UC) in adults.

Associated Conditions

  • Clinically Isolated Syndrome (CIS)
  • Moderately to Severely Active Ulcerative Colitis
  • Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (PMS)
  • Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
  • Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis (RRMS)
  • Active Secondary Progressive Multiple Sclerosis (SPMS)

FDA Approved Products

No FDA products found for this drug

Singapore Approved Products

No Singapore products found for this drug

Drug Development Updates

Stay informed with timely notifications on clinical trials and research advancements.

© Copyright 2025. All Rights Reserved by MedPath