{"id":18669,"date":"2017-12-04T21:00:07","date_gmt":"2017-12-04T15:30:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18669"},"modified":"2018-08-03T10:36:22","modified_gmt":"2018-08-03T05:06:22","slug":"gilenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/?p=18669","title":{"rendered":"Gilenya &#8211; Information, Uses, Side Effects and Dosage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug trade Name: <\/strong>Gilenya<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Category: <\/strong>Immunomodulator for treating Multiple Sclerosis<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Generic Name: <\/strong>fingolimod hydrochloride<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Introduction and Quick Information:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya belongs to a group of drugs called as sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.\u00a0 Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which nerves do not work properly and people experience loss of muscle coordination, weakness, numbness and problems with speech, bladder control and vision. Gilenya acts by decreasing the action of immune cells that are responsible for nerve damage and further casuing health discomforts.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Is Gilenya Approved by U.S. FDA?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">United States food and drug administration\u00a0 approved Gilenya on September 21, 2010, for the treatment of multiple sclerosis. You may visit FDA\u2019s official website for further\u00a0 FDA approval status of Gilenya.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Usage and Benefits of Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya is a prescription medication approved to treat multiple sclerosis.\u00a0 Specifically, Gilenya is prescribed to prevent relapse and to rectify the physical inability caused by multiple sclerosis.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Multiple sclerosis is a medical condition where nerves do not work properly that further causes several health conditions such as loss of muscle coordination, numbness, problems in bladder control,\u00a0 muscle stiffness (medically known as spasticity), dizziness, tingling, loss of balance, memory loss, depression, fatigue etc.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Multiple sclerosis has four basic patterns or types which are caused by different body condition. Gilenya is prescribed and approved to treat all four types of multiple sclerosis. However, it is still unknown how exactly Gilenya acts to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis.\u00a0 Gilenya is not approved to be used in children to treat symptoms of multiple sclerosis. This medicine cannot be prescribed for people younger than 18 years. This medicine may have some off-label uses which are not listed in this medication guide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Gilenya Side Effects:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya side effects can be fatal or life-threatening. Seek a doctor\u2019s attention if you experience any of these symptoms of an allergic reaction to Gilenya such as swelling on face, tongue, throat, difficulty in breathing, hives etc. Get immediate medical help if you notice any of these Gilenya side effects while taking this medicine such as<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Upper Stomach Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itchy Rash, or Other Signs of Skin Infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Slow Heart Rate, Dizziness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Feeling Very Weak or Tired<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Problems with Speech or Walking<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Weakness or Sudden Numbness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Body Aches, Chills, Flu symptoms<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Fever, Nausea and Vomiting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Blurred Vision, Eye Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Dark Urine, Clay-Colored Stools<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Itching, Nausea<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Oozing, Redness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Trouble Breathing<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Wheezing, Chest Tightness<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Severe Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cough with Yellow or Green Mucus<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Pounding heartbeats or Fluttering in your chest<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sores in your mouth and throat<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Chest Pain, Swelling, Feeling of Warmth<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Loss of Appetite, Vision Problems<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Jaundice, Increased Sensitivity to Light<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Having a Blind Spot or Shadows in the Center of your Vision<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Back Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Sinus Pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Tired Feeling<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Headache<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Cough, Diarrhea, Stuffy Nose<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There could be more side effects not listed in the medication guide. Seek immediate medical attention if you notice or experience any of these side effects while taking Gilenya. You must ask your healthcare provider to explain you about the risks and complications related to Gilenya side effects.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>General Recommended Dosage of Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There is only one standard dose of Gilenya which can only be prescribed by your healthcare provider. The standard dose of Gilenya is 0.5 mg and is prescribed to take once every day in a month. Certain medical studies have shown that over 0.5 mg dose of this drug can increase the chance of side effects without being effective. There are some considerations that you should keep it in your mind while taking this medicine such as-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya comes in the form of capsule and is taken by mouth once in a day<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya can be taken with or without food but you should tell your doctor if you have upset stomach<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Your healthcare provider needs to monitor you when you will be taking the first dose of this medicine to check your heart rate not going too low.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Take this medicine as it was prescribed for you to treat multiple sclerosis.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Talk to your doctor if you have any doubt over Gilneya\u2019s benefits and effectiveness.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Never break your dosing schedule as it may have some adverse reactions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Miss The Dose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Missed dose consequences are not known. Tell your doctor if you have missed a dose as you may need to reschedule you dosing. Remember, after missing doses never try to take an extra amount of medicine to make up for the missed one as this may lead to dire consequences.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>In Case I Take Overdose?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">An overdose of Gilenya can be harmful to you and may worsen your condition for which you are taking this medicine. Seek medical assistance immediately if you think you have taken an overdose of this medicine.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Drug Interactions of Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">There are some drugs or medications that can potentially interact with Gilenya. This is an essential topic to discuss with your doctor before you start taking this medicine.\u00a0 Inform your doctor to explain your risks and complications associated with interaction of other drugs. Here are some medically known Gilenya interactions with other drugs such as:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a beta-blocker such as propranolol, carvedilol, metoprolol, labetalol, sotalol, atenolol, nadolol<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a heart rhythm medication such as propafenone, disopyramide, procainamide, flecainide, mexiletine, quinidine<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a calcium channel blocker such as verapamil, nifedipine, diltiazem, amlodipine,<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">ketoconazole<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">medications that weaken the immune system<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">other multiple sclerosis drugs<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">This is not a complete list of Gilenya drug interaction. You must inform your healthcare provider if you have been taking any of these medications as he may need to change medicine or adjust dosages. Tell your doctor if you are taking any vitamin and herbal supplement as well.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Life Style and Food Habit You Must Follow When on Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">You should not take this drug if you have an allergic reaction to fingolimod. Lifestyle and certain food habits do matter when you are taking Gilenya. There are some food and poor lifestyle habits that can increase health discomforts. Talk to your doctor if you have drug abuse\/addiction or sedentary lifestyle as you may need to adopt a good and healthy lifestyle and food habit to speedy recovery while taking this medicine.\u00a0 There are certain medical conditions that you should inform your doctor about, conditions like-<\/span><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">asthma or other breathing disorder<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">heart disease, high blood pressure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">congestive heart failure<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">an active or chronic infection<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a serious heart condition<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">kidney or liver disease<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">diabetes<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">a history of fainting<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">low blood pressure (hypotension)<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">history of an eye condition called uveitis<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Some of these health conditions are considered as life-threatening hence you should not take any sorts of risk while taking Gilenya. You must tell your doctor if you have any of these health issues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>How Safe is Gilenya for Pregnant Women and Nursing Mothers?<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">It has been categorized as US FDA pregnancy category: C. This drug should not be used during pregnancy unless the benefit outweighs the risk to the fetus. It has been listed in US FDA pregnancy category: C Fingolimod does not have any harmful reaction to pregnant women or nursing mothers. However, you should tell your doctor if you are expecting or planning to become pregnant while taking this medicine. If you want to take this medicine during pregnancy then you have to follow every instruction given by your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Complications and Conditions Possible Due to Prolonged Use of Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Do not use this medicine longer than prescribed as it may have some adverse reactions to the body. Take Gilenya as long as it is prescribed for you to treat multiple sclerosis. Tell your doctor if Gilenya has stopped working or is not showing expected result as it should provide.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><strong>Availability of Gilenya:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\">Gilenya is available at every government and FDA approved drug stores but you cannot get this medicine without a doctor\u2019s prescription. Apart from this, you can buy Gilenya from online drug stores. On World Wide Web, plenty of drug manufacturing companies are selling their product.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Drug trade Name: Gilenya Category: Immunomodulator for treating Multiple Sclerosis Generic Name: fingolimod hydrochloride Introduction and Quick Information: Gilenya belongs to a group of drugs called as sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulators used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.\u00a0 Multiple sclerosis is a disease in which nerves do not work properly and people experience loss of [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":19,"featured_media":34399,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"tdm_status":"","tdm_grid_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[18940],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-18669","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-know-your-drug"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18669","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/19"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=18669"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/18669\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/34399"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=18669"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=18669"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/zovon.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=18669"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}