Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule belongs to immunomodulator group of medicines. It is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.

Gilenya 0.5mg 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)

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
Increased transaminase level in blood
Cough

How to use Gilenya Capsule

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Gilenya Capsule works

Gilenya 0.5mg 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 0.5mg Capsule treats the condition and also prevents any recurrence of the disease.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

SAFE

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule does not usually affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
For patients with mild and moderate kidney disease, Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule must be taken with proper consultation with the doctor.

Liver

CAUTION

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule is probably safe for patients with mild and moderate liver disease. However, proper consultation is advised before the initiation of the treatment.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule

₹5.45/Capsule

Fingomod Capsule

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd

₹80.14/capsule

1370% costlier

Figo-MS Capsule

MSN Laboratories

₹80.1/capsule

1370% costlier

Quick tips

Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
You may be monitored with ECG and blood pressure before treatment and after 6 hours of dose intake.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
Inform your doctor if you experience a change in vision, sensitivity to light and blurriness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.
Gilenya 0.5mg Capsule can be taken with or without food or as directed by your doctor.
You may be monitored with ECG and blood pressure before treatment and after 6 hours of dose intake.
It makes your skin sensitive towards sunlight. Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing while going out.
Inform your doctor if you experience a change in vision, sensitivity to light and blurriness.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Do not stop taking medicine without talking to your doctor first.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aralkylamines

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI NEOPLASTICS

Action Class

Oral Immunomodulators (Multiple Sclerosis)

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References

Fingolimod [FDA Label]. Stein, Switzerland: Novartis Pharma Stein AG; 2001 [revised Jan. 2019]. [Accessed 21 Jan. 2020] (online) Available from:

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Country of origin: India
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