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Dimethyl fumarate is an agent indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.[A253942,L43752] The mechanism of action of dimethyl fumarate in multiple sclerosis is not well understood. It is thought to involve dimethyl fumarate degradation to its active metabolite monomethyl fumarate (MMF) then MMF up-regulates the Nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway that is activated in response to oxidative stress. Dimethyl fumarate is marketed under the brand name Tecfidera, and it was the third oral disease-modifying agent for multiple sclerosis approved by the FDA, following [fingolimod] and [teriflunomide]. Prior to its FDA approval, dimethyl fumarate had been used in Germany for treatment of psoriasis.
Siponimod, also known as _Mayzent_, by Novartis, is a new drug formulated for the management of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). It was approved by the FDA on March 26, 2019 and by Health Canada on February 20, 2020. This drug is considered a _sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator_ and is thought to play a role in suppressing the central nervous system inflammation that is associated with MS [FDA label]. Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease of the central nervous system that is chronic and inflammatory, disrupting communication between the brain and other parts of the body. Most patients diagnosed with this illness experience their initial disease symptoms between the age of 20 to 40, often the most productive years of life. Symptoms may include but are not limited to fatigue, gait changes, bowel or bladder dysfunction, abnormal muscle twitching, vision disturbance, and depressing or mood swings. MS is one of the most common causes of neurological disability in young adults and is found to occur more frequently in women than in men.[A176474,L5792]
Dimethyl fumarate {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Bedaquiline
Dimethyl fumarate {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Satralizumab
Dimethyl fumarate {u} may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with {v} Tofacitinib
Dimethyl fumarate {u} may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with {v} Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine, Live
Dimethyl fumarate may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Bedaquiline
Dimethyl fumarate may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Satralizumab
Dimethyl fumarate may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with Tofacitinib
Dimethyl fumarate may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with Smallpox (Vaccinia) Vaccine, Live