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Gilenya (Fingolimod)
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General Medication Fact Sheet for Gilenya
| Field | Information |
|---|---|
| Medication Name | Gilenya |
| Generic Name | Fingolimod |
| Boxed/Label Warning | Bradycardia, increased risk of infection, PML |
| Purpose | Disease-modifying therapy for relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) |
| Mechanism of Action | Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator that reduces lymphocyte migration into the central nervous system |
| Dosage Forms | Oral capsules |
| Available Strengths | 0.5 mg |
| Dosage Frequency | Once daily |
| Common Side Effects | Headache, fatigue, flu-like symptoms, diarrhea, back pain, cough |
| Serious Side Effects | Bradycardia (slow heart rate), increased risk of infections (including PML), macular edema, liver problems, hypertension, respiratory effects |
| Drug Interactions | Antiarrhythmics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, ketoconazole, other immunosuppressants, live vaccines |
| Important Notes | First dose should be monitored by a healthcare professional due to risk of bradycardia. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraception. Avoid live vaccines during and for two months after treatment. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature away from moisture and light. |
| Missed Dose | Take as soon as you remember unless it is almost time for your next dose. Do not double the dose. |
| Alternatives | Aubagio (teriflunomide), Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate), Copaxone (glatiramer acetate), Mayzent (siponimod) |
Gilenya Alternatives
| Medication | Mechanism of Action | Notes |
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| Aubagio (teriflunomide) | Pyrimidine synthesis inhibitor | Reduces the proliferation of activated T and B cells. |
| Tecfidera (dimethyl fumarate) | Nrf2 activator | Thought to have anti-inflammatory and cytoprotective properties. |
| Copaxone (glatiramer acetate) | Synthetic polypeptide | May work by modifying immune processes that are believed to be responsible for MS. |
| Mayzent (siponimod) | Sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator | Similar mechanism of action to Gilenya, but with selectivity for S1P receptor subtypes. |
Gilenya Side Effects
| Common Side Effects | Serious Side Effects |
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| Headache | Bradycardia (slow heart rate) |
| Fatigue | Increased risk of infections (including PML) |
| Flu-like symptoms | Macular edema |
| Diarrhea | Liver problems |
| Back pain | Hypertension |
| Cough | Respiratory effects |
Gilenya Dosage Guide
| Condition | Starting Dose | Maintenance Dose | Administration Notes |
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| Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg once daily | First dose must be administered under the supervision of a physician with appropriate medical support to manage bradycardia. |
Gilenya Price With And Without Insurance
| Purchase Context | Estimated Price |
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| With Insurance | $7,000 |
| Without Insurance (U.S.) | $9,000 |
| From Canada | $7,500 |
