name: | Fingolimod |
ATC code: | L04AE01 | route: | oral |
n-compartments | 2 |
Fingolimod is an oral sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor modulator approved for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations and delay disability progression. It is currently widely used for this purpose.
Pharmacokinetic parameters reported for healthy adult volunteers after oral administration. Population is both sexes, ages 18-55.
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