Fingolimod Stada
Fingolimod Stada does not cure MS, but it helps to reduce flare-ups and slow down the development of physical disabilities caused by MS.
Form
kapseli, kova
Strength
0.5 mg
Active Ingredient
Fingolimod hydrochloride
Manufacturer
STADA Arzneimittel AG
How to Use
Dosage
Take one 0.5 mg capsule once a day.
Method
Take Fingolimod Stada orally once a day with water. Swallow the capsule whole; do not open it. You can take it with or without food.
Important
Do not exceed the recommended dose of one 0.5 mg capsule per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Cough with mucus, chest discomfort, fever (signs of lung problems)
- •Herpes infection (shingles), with skin blisters, burning, itching, or pain, often on the upper body or face. Can also include fever and weakness.
- •Slow or irregular heartbeat
- •A type of skin cancer (basal cell carcinoma), often appearing as shiny bumps.
- •Depression and anxiety
- •Weight loss
- •Flu-like symptoms like tiredness, chills, sore throat, joint or muscle pain, and fever.
- •Pressure or pain in the cheeks and forehead (sinus infection)
- •Headache
- •Diarrhea
- •Back pain
- •Higher liver enzyme levels shown in blood tests
- •Cough
- •Ringworm, a fungal infection of the skin
- •Dizziness
- •Severe headache often with nausea, vomiting, and sensitivity to light (migraine)
- •Low white blood cell count (lymphocytes, leukocytes)
- •Weakness
- •Itchy, red, burning skin rash (eczema)
- •Itching
- •Increased blood fat levels (triglycerides)
- •Hair loss
- •Shortness of breath
- •Blurred vision (may be linked to swelling in the eye)
- •High blood pressure (Fingolimod Stada can cause a slight rise in blood pressure)
- •Muscle ache
- •Joint pain
RARE
- •Pneumonia, with symptoms like fever, cough, and trouble breathing.
- •Swelling in the back of the eye (macular edema), causing shadows, blind spots, blurred vision, or difficulty seeing colors/details.
- •Low platelet count in blood, increasing risk of bleeding or bruising.
- •Melanoma (a type of skin cancer that often starts from an unusual mole). Moles might change size, shape, height, or color, or new moles might appear. They can be itchy, bleed, or form sores.
- •Seizures (more common in children and teenagers).
- •Low count of a specific white blood cell (neutrophils) in the blood.
- •Depressed mood
- •Nausea
- •A serious brain condition called PRES, with sudden severe headache, confusion, seizures, and/or vision changes.
- •Lymphoma (a type of cancer that affects the lymphatic system).
- •A type of skin cancer (squamous cell carcinoma) that may appear as a firm red lump, a crusty sore, or a new sore on an existing scar.
- •Abnormal heart tracing (T-wave changes in ECG)
- •Tumor linked to human herpesvirus 8 infection (Kaposi's sarcoma)
- •Allergic reactions, including skin rash, hives, and swelling of the lips, tongue, or face.
- •Signs of liver disease, such as yellow skin/eyes, dark urine, right-sided stomach pain, tiredness, poor appetite, nausea, or vomiting.
- •Risk of a rare brain infection (PML), with symptoms like worsening MS, mood/behavior changes, memory problems, or speech difficulties.
- •Fungal infection of the brain (cryptococcal meningitis), with symptoms like headache, stiff neck, light sensitivity, nausea, and/or confusion.
- •Merkel cell carcinoma (a type of skin cancer) appearing as a firm, painless, reddish or purplish lump, often on the face, head, or neck.
- •MS symptoms may return or worsen after stopping Fingolimod Stada.
- •Autoimmune anemia (low red blood cells due to body attacking them).
- •Swelling in the limbs (peripheral edema).
Important Warnings
- Do not take Fingolimod Stada if you are allergic to fingolimod or any of its ingredients.
- Do not take if you have a weakened immune system due to illness or other medicines.
- Do not take if you have a serious active or chronic infection (like hepatitis or tuberculosis) or active cancer.
- Do not take if you have severe liver disease.
- Do not take if you have had a heart attack, chest pain, stroke, or severe heart failure in the past 6 months.
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- Do not take if you have certain types of irregular heartbeat or a prolonged QT interval shown on an ECG before starting this medicine.
- Do not take if you are taking or have recently taken medicines for irregular heartbeats (e.g., quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone, sotalol).
- Do not take if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or a woman who could become pregnant and are not using effective contraception.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe breathing problems while sleeping (sleep apnea).
- Tell your doctor if you have been told you have an abnormal heart tracing (ECG).
- Tell your doctor if you experience symptoms of a slow heart rate (e.g., dizziness, nausea, or feeling your heart beat).
- Tell your doctor if you are taking or have recently taken medicines that slow your heart rate (e.g., beta-blockers, verapamil, diltiazem, ivabradine, digoxin, or certain eye drops).
- Tell your doctor if you have previously fainted or had sudden loss of consciousness.
- Tell your doctor if you plan to get vaccinated.
- Tell your doctor if you have never had chickenpox.
- Tell your doctor if you have or have had vision problems, swelling in the back of your eye (macular edema), eye inflammation/infection, or diabetes (which can affect your eyes).
- Tell your doctor if you have liver problems.
- Tell your doctor if you have high blood pressure that is not controlled by medication.
- Tell your doctor if you have severe lung disease or a smoker's cough.