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A generic drug is a copy of the brand-name drug with the same dosage, safety, strength, quality, consumption method, performance, and intended use. Before generics become available on the market, the generic company must prove it has the same active ingredients as the brand-name drug and works in the same way and in the same amount of time in the body.
The only differences between generics and their brand-name counterparts is that generics are less expensive and may look slightly different (eg. different shape or color), as trademarks laws prevent a generic from looking exactly like the brand-name drug.
Generics are less expensive because generic manufacturers don't have to invest large sums of money to develop a drug. When the brand-name patent expires, generic companies can manufacture a copy of the brand-name and sell it at a substantial discount.
Gilenya is a medication used to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis (MS). MS is a chronic disease where the immune system attacks the nervous system cells, slowing down the signals sent between cells.
Symptoms of MS are complex, and it can affect almost every organ and system in the body. MS can affect vision, energy levels, pain levels, sensory organs, the urinary system, and others.
MS is typically progressive, with breakthrough symptoms occurring even if the disease is well controlled on other medication.
Fact Table | |
Formula |
C19H33NO2 |
License |
US FDA, EU EMA |
Bioavailability |
More than 90% |
Legal status |
Rx-only |
Chemical Name |
Fingolimod |
Elimination half-life |
6-9 days |
Dosage (Strength) |
0.5mg |
Pregnancy |
Not Recommended |
Brands |
Gilenya |
Protein binding |
99.7% |
PubChem CID |
107970 |
MedlinePlus |
a611006 |
ChEBI |
63115 |
ATC code |
L04AA27 |
DrugBank |
DB08868 |
KEGG |
D10001 |
Routes of administration |
By mouth |
The first dose of Gilenya should be taken under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
The standard dosage is 0.5 mg by mouth once daily.
The active ingredient in Gilenya is fingolimod.
Several drug interactions exist, including:
Gilenya can cause slowing of the heart rate, particularly when starting it first the first time or if the drug is interrupted for over two weeks.
Gilenya can increase the risk of infection.
Ask your doctor and pharmacist about all precautions that apply to you before starting this medication.
The following is a list of potential Gilenya side effects: