Fingomod Capsule

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Active Ingredient	Fingolimod (0.5mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Aralkylamines
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class	Immunomodulator- Multiple sclerosis (oral)
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	577

FAQ

Fingomod Capsule Reviews

Fingomod belongs to immunomodulator group of medicines. It is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Fingomod can be taken with or without food. Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. This medicine should be taken at the same time each day to get the maximum benefit. You should keep taking this medicine for as long as your doctor recommends. If you stop treatment too early your symptoms may come back and your condition may worsen.

The common side effects of this medicine include flu, diarrhea, back pain and cough. These are usually mild, but let your doctor know if they bother you or last more than a few days. Your doctor will monitor your blood pressure and ECG before treatment or after 6 hours of first dose intake. You are also suggested to go for regular blood tests as medicine can cause the lowering of white blood cells.

Before taking this medicine, tell your doctor if you have had a heart attack or if you have a severe liver problem. You should also let your healthcare team know all other medicines you are taking as they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Pregnant and breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using it. Your doctor will monitor your liver function regularly with the help of blood tests during treatment.

How Fingomod Capsule Works

Fingomod is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator. In multiple sclerosis, the immune cells (lymphocytes) attack the nervous system and deteriorate their functioning. This medicine works by reducing the number of lymphocytes in the body, thereby stopping them from entering the brain and affecting the central nervous system (the brain and nerves). Thus, Fingomod treats the condition and also prevents any recurrence of the disease.

How to Use Fingomod Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Fingomod may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Fingomod Capsule

In Multiple sclerosis (MS): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the brain and spinal cord in which a person’s own immune system attacks the protective sheath (called myelin) of the nerves. This leads to symptoms such as vision loss, pain, fatigue and improper coordination. Fingomod helps to suppress the body’s immune system, thereby reducing the progression of the disease. It reduces the inflammation of the damaged nerves, prevents further damage and stabilizes your immune system. It improves muscle strength and helps the patients to walk better. This makes the patients more confident and enhances their quality of life.

Uses of Fingomod Capsule

Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Fingomod Capsule Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Fingomod may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Fingomod. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^SAFE

Fingomod does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Fingomod should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Fingomod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.For patients with mild and moderate kidney disease, Fingomod must be taken with proper consultation with the doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Fingomod is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Liver ^CAUTION

Fingomod should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Fingomod may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Fingomod is probably safe for patients with mild and moderate liver disease. However, proper consultation is advised before the initiation of the treatment.

Quick Tips

It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
Fingomod can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
You may be monitored with ECG and blood pressure before treatment and after 6 hours of dose intake.
Inform your doctor if you experience a change in vision, sensitivity to light and blurriness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Fingomod can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
Inform your doctor if you experience a change in vision, sensitivity to light and blurriness.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
You may be monitored with ECG and blood pressure before treatment and after 6 hours of dose intake.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

References

Fingolimod [FDA Label]. Stein, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma Stein AG; 2001 [revised Jan. 2019].