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Ozanimod (Zeposia) for Multiple Sclerosis

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Aug 24, 2020  (Issue 1605)
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The FDA has approved ozanimod (Zeposia – Celgene), a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator, for treatment of adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome (initial neurological episode), relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS). It is the third oral S1P receptor modulator to be approved in the US for treatment of relapsing forms of MS; siponimod (Mayzent) is also indicated for use in adults, and fingolimod (Gilenya) is approved for use in patients ≥10 years old.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2020 Aug 24;62(1605):132-4 |  Show IntroductionHide Introduction

Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Mar 22, 2021  (Issue 1620)
interferon beta-1a (Plegridy), which is injected SC or IM every 2 weeks, appears to be similar in efficacy ...
Most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) present with the relapsing-remitting form of the disease. Pharmacologic treatment usually includes a disease-modifying drug, corticosteroids for acute exacerbations, and other drugs for managing symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and pain. Early use of disease-modifying therapy has improved clinical outcomes.
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2021 Mar 22;63(1620):42-8 |  Show IntroductionHide Introduction

Ponesimod (Ponvory) for Multiple Sclerosis

   
The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics • Aug 09, 2021  (Issue 1630)
and ozanimod have been more effective than interferon beta-1a in reducing relapse rates and lesion ...
The FDA has approved ponesimod (Ponvory – Janssen), a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator, for treatment of adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including clinically isolated syndrome (initial neurological episode), relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive MS (SPMS). Ponesimod is the fourth oral S1P receptor modulator to be approved in the US for once-daily treatment of relapsing forms of MS; ozanimod (Zeposia) and siponimod (Mayzent) are also approved for use in adults, and fingolimod (Gilenya) is indicated for use in patients...
Med Lett Drugs Ther. 2021 Aug 9;63(1630):123-5 |  Show IntroductionHide Introduction