Siponimod

Generic Name
Siponimod
Brand Names
Mayzent 0.25 Mg Starter Pack, Mayzent
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C29H35F3N2O3
CAS Number
1230487-00-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
RR6P8L282I
Background

Siponimod, also known as Mayzent, by Novartis, is a new drug formulated for the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2019 and by Health Canada on February 20, 2020. This drug is considered a sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator and is thought to play a role in suppressing the central nervous system infla...

Indication

This drug is 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 .

Associated Conditions
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Associated Therapies
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