Fingolimod

Generic Name
Fingolimod
Brand Names
Gilenya, Tascenso, Fingolimod Accord
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C19H33NO2
CAS Number
162359-55-9
Unique Ingredient Identifier
3QN8BYN5QF
Background

Multiple sclerosis, or MS, is a devastating inflammatory disease that often progresses and causes severe neurological, physical, and cognitive effects. Fingolimod is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator for the treatment of relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. It was developed by Novartis and initially approved by the FDA in 2010. Fingolimod was a...

Indication

Fingolimod is indicated for the treatment of patients aged 10 and above with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, which may include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, as well as active secondary progressive disease.

Associated Conditions
Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS)
Associated Therapies
Alternative Treatment

Efficacy and Safety of FTY720 in Patients Who Receive a Kidney Transplantation

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
First Posted Date
2004-12-08
Last Posted Date
2016-11-18
Lead Sponsor
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
Target Recruit Count
140
Registration Number
NCT00098735
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