what is fingolimod

fingolimod is an oral drug that prevents immune cells in your body from moving across the blood–brain barrier. The drug may lessen your chances of getting relapsing-remitting forms of multiple sclerosis (a type of inflammatory disease that affects your central nervous system)

what is fingolimod used for

Fingolimod is used to treat certain types of major depressive disorder in adults with risk factors for heart disease. It is used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease of the central nervous system that affects your brain, spinal cord and optic nerves.

how does fingolimod work

Fingolimod is a drug used to treat multiple sclerosis. It works by suppressing the immune system, in order to prevent an attack on the nervous system and brain.

fingolimod side effects

There are side effects that may occur when taking fingolimod. These are typically mild to moderate. Some of the more common include headache, insomnia and trouble sleeping, dizziness and weakness, diarrhea, stomach pain or upset