Generic Name

Fingolimod

Brand Names
Gilenya, Tascenso Odt
FDA approval date: September 21, 2010
Classification: Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator
Form: Tablet, Capsule

What is Gilenya (Fingolimod)?

GILENYA is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis , to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in patients 10 years of age and older. GILENYA is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis , to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in patients 10 years of age and older.

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A 12-month, Prospective, Multi-center Post-authorization Commitment (PAC) Study Monitoring Safety in Adult Patients With Relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis Newly Initiated on Gilenya (Fingolimod) in Taiwan (SPRING)

Summary: The purpose of the study is to describe the safety profile of fingolimod in the Taiwanese multiple sclerosis population. This study aims to collect the safety data in patients newly initiated on fingolimod for one year.

A Phase II Study of Fingolimod in Patients With Non-Small Cell and Small Cell Lung Cancer

Summary: This is a single-institution, open-labeled study using fingolimod (FTY720/Gilenya) in patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) and small cell lung cancer (SCLC) who have progressed on chemo-immunotherapy. The study design will be a 6 patient safety lead-in with 2 cohorts of patients for efficacy analysis where fingolimod 0.5 mg will be taken orally once daily.

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