Gilenya
Gilenya 0.5MG
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What is Gilenya?
Fingolimod HCl is an oral sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator primarily used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). By sequestering lymphocytes in lymph nodes, it reduces lymphocyte migration into the central nervous system, thereby mitigating inflammatory damage. Its use requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects, including cardiovascular effects and risk of infections.Side Effects
- Trouble breathing
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Skin growths, patches or sores on the skin that do not heal quickly
Warnings
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use effective birth control during treatment and for 2 months after your last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, any type of infection (including chickenpox) or an infection that keeps coming back, or a history of uveitis (swelling in the eye).
- This medicine may cause slow or uneven heartbeat. Because of this side effect, tell your doctor about any heart or circulation problems you have, including heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart block, angina, or other rhythm problems (including sick sinus syndrome or long QT). Also tell your doctor if you have sleep apnea or a history of repeated fainting.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problemsMacular edema (swelling in the eye)Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML, a brain infection that can be life-threatening)Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (swelling in the brain)Lung or breathing problemsLiver problemsHigh blood pressureIncreased risk of skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma, melanoma) or lymphomaBrain problems, including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Symptoms of your MS may return and become worse after stopping treatment with this medicine. Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor.
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- Trouble breathing
- Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
- Skin growths, patches or sores on the skin that do not heal quickly
- Blurred vision, trouble seeing, sensitivity to light, or other vision changes
- Fast, slow, pounding, or uneven heartbeat
- Sudden and severe headache, confusion, seizures
- Dark urine or pale stools, nausea, vomiting, loss of appetite, stomach pain, yellow skin or eyes
- Fever, chills, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, stiff neck
- Weakness on one side of your body, trouble thinking, trouble seeing, clumsiness
- Lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting
- Difficulty controlling your bladder or bowels, trouble walking, swallowing, or speaking, numbness or tingling in your arms, legs, or face
- Swollen glands in your armpits, neck, or groin
- It is not safe to take this medicine during pregnancy. It could harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant. If you are a woman who can get pregnant, your doctor may do tests to make sure you are not pregnant before starting this medicine. Use effective birth control during treatment and for 2 months after your last dose.
- Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes, any type of infection (including chickenpox) or an infection that keeps coming back, or a history of uveitis (swelling in the eye).
- This medicine may cause slow or uneven heartbeat. Because of this side effect, tell your doctor about any heart or circulation problems you have, including heart disease, high blood pressure, heart attack, stroke, heart failure, heart block, angina, or other rhythm problems (including sick sinus syndrome or long QT). Also tell your doctor if you have sleep apnea or a history of repeated fainting.
- This medicine may cause the following problems:Heart rhythm problemsMacular edema (swelling in the eye)Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML, a brain infection that can be life-threatening)Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (swelling in the brain)Lung or breathing problemsLiver problemsHigh blood pressureIncreased risk of skin cancer (including basal cell carcinoma, melanoma) or lymphomaBrain problems, including posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Symptoms of your MS may return and become worse after stopping treatment with this medicine. Do not stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor.
- This medicine may cause a severe increase in disability (including worsening of MS symptoms) for at least 12 to 24 weeks after stopping the medicine. Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about this.
- This medicine lowers the number of white blood cells. This weakens your immune system, so you may get infections more easily. Wash your hands often. Avoid people who are sick.
- This medicine may make your skin more sensitive to sunlight. Wear sunscreen. Do not use sunlamps or tanning beds.
- Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
- Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.
- Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.
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Gilenya 0.5MG
What is Gilenya ?
Fingolimod HCl is an oral sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator primarily used in the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). By sequestering lymphocytes in lymph nodes, it reduces lymphocyte migration into the central nervous system, thereby mitigating inflammatory damage. Its use requires careful monitoring due to potential side effects, including cardiovascular effects and risk of infections.
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