Filengia 0,5 mg Hard capsules.
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Disease modifying therapy for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Dosage (summary)
1 capsule (0.5 mg) orally once daily, with or without food.
Onset of Action / Duration
Onset: 6 hours, Duration: Varies
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
- Elderly patients
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding; effective contraception required.
Key Drug Interactions
- Beta blockers
- Calcium channel blockers
- Class Ia and III anti-dysrhythmics
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to fingolimod
- Recent myocardial infarction
- Severe hepatic impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Known immunodeficiency syndrome
Common side effects
- Headache
- Influenza
- Diarrhoea
- Sinusitis
- Back pain
Counselling Points
- Monitor for signs of infection.
- Report any visual disturbances.
- Regular liver function tests recommended.
Serious warnings
- Bradycardia upon treatment initiation
- Risk of infections
- Potential for malignancies
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