Gilenya is a new medication approved for treatment in patients at least ten years of age suffering from relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS) which is an advanced stage of MS coming after RRMS for many people. It may also be used in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), a form of Guillain-Barré syndrome.
| Fingya Generic |
0.5mg 28 Capsules |
$609.00 |
Gilenya (generic name: fingolimod) is a new class of medication for treatment of various forms of relapsing multiple sclerosis (MS) in patients ten years of age and older. This includes clinically isolated syndrome (CIS) which refers to the first episode of MS symptoms, relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS). With SPMS the level of disability gets steadily worse and there are likely to be further relapses.
Fingolimod is known as a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator, which acts to retain lymphocytes within the lymph nodes. This then limits those cells from crossing the blood-brain barrier in the central nervous system (CNS) which reduces the level of inflammatory damage to nerve cells.
Gilenya was also approved for treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP), which is an acquired autoimmune disease of the peripheral nervous system characterized by progressive weakness and impaired sensory function in the legs and arms. CIDP is the chronic form of active Guillain-Barré syndrome.
Gilenya has been prescribed because your healthcare provider has judged that the benefits are greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Gilenya may cause serious side effects, including:
Call your doctor right away while on treatment with Gilyena and for two months after the last dose if you have any of the symptoms indicating an infection
PML is a rare brain infection that can lead to death or severe disability. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any new or worsening symptoms of PML that have lasted several days, including:
Macular edema can also be caused by MS due to optic neuritis. It may be difficult to notice vision changes during treatment with Gilenya. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following:
PRES is caused by swelling and narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any new or worsening symptoms of PRES that have lasted several days, including:
Gilenya may cause liver damage. Call your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any new or worsening symptoms of liver damage such as:
Some people who take Gilenya experience shortness of breath. Call your healthcare provider right away if you have new or worsening breathing problems.
Tell your doctor if you have any of the following changes in the appearance of your skin:
Call your healthcare provider right away if you have symptoms of an allergic reaction, such as:
The more common side effects of Gilenya include:
These side effects should clear-up within a few days. If they persist or get worse, refer back to your healthcare provider or pharmacist.
Gilenya is prescribed to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome (CIS), relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS), in adults and children ten years of age and older.
It may also be used in chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
Send Your Prescription
No Hidden Fees
Typically Under 7 days
Are you wondering which drugs are most popular on the IsraelPharm website? Maybe you or someone you know is looking for an alternative source for your prescriptions meds? then read on if you’re curious about
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis (often referred to as IPF) is a condition characterized by pulmonary hypertension, in which the lungs become scarred, and breathing becomes increasingly difficult. Patients develop a chronic, progressive and irreversible decline in
When planning to pack for your summer holiday there are always things that get pushed off until the last minute or forgotten about entirely. Don’t let your medical needs be the last thing on your
As the COVID-19 vaccine rollout gathers pace, a population is at risk of being left behind: the millions of immunocompromised people around the globe who lack fully functional immune systems. For them, vaccines may not
November is National Diabetes Month. In 2022, the theme is sharing ways you can work with health care professionals to build a team to help you manage your diabetes. The Center for Disease Control and
Every January since 2016, Thyroid Awareness Month throws a healthcare spotlight on the importance of the proper function of the thyroid gland in promoting wellbeing and good health. It brings the attention of physicians, scientists
Every year starts off the cycle of Health Awareness months with the subject of thyroid diseases, deficiencies and disorders. The thyroid is a small butterfly-shaped gland located at the base of the neck that has
Every year since 1985, organizations, research facilities and medical specialists across the US have combined to bring the issue of breast cancer into focus. This year, the theme of the month is for the nation
