Gilenya (Fingolimod) Capsule

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

Gilenya Capsule 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.

Uses Of Gilenya Capsule

• Multiple sclerosis (MS)

Benefits Of Gilenya 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. Gilenya Capsule 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.

Side Effects Of Gilenya Capsule

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common Side Effects Of Gilenya

• Flu

• Diarrhea

• Back Pain

How To Use Gilenya Capsule

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

How Gilenya Capsule Works

Gilenya Capsule 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, Gilenya Capsule treats the condition and also prevents any recurrence of the disease.