How is Siponimod dosed?
The recommended dosage of Siponimod is 2 mg, to be taken once daily with food. It is important to follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of the medication. Always consult your healthcare provider for personalized dosing information.
What is the dosage form of Siponimod?
Siponimod is available in tablet form.
What medications are contraindication with Siponimod?
Siponimod is contraindicated for patients with certain medical conditions, such as heart failure (Class III or IV) within the last 6 months, heart rhythm problems (Mobitz type II second-degree, third-degree heart block, sick sinus syndrome) without a pacemaker, stroke (including transient ischemic attack within the last 6 months), asthma, bradycardia (slow heartbeat) history, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fainting (recurrent history), hypertension (high blood pressure), liver disease (or history of), skin cancer (or history of), or if they have a CYP2C9 genotype. It is important to inform your doctor about all medications you are currently taking, including prescription, non-prescription, and herbal medications, as some drugs may interact with siponimod and cause adverse effects. Always consult your healthcare provider before combining medications.
How is Siponimod administered?
Siponimod is administered orally as a tablet. It is a prescription medicine used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. Please consult your doctor for proper dosage and administration instructions, as well as any potential risks or precautions associated with its use.
What are common precautions when taking Siponimod?
When taking siponimod orally, it is important to take the following precautions:
- Inform your doctor about any allergies or previous unusual reactions to medications, foods, dyes, preservatives, or animals.
- Inform your healthcare professional about any other types of allergies you may have.
- Be cautious if you have age-related liver, kidney, or heart problems. Your doctor may need to adjust the dose of siponimod for you.
- Alert your doctor if you have heart failure (Class III or IV) within the last 6 months, heart rhythm problems, stroke, or asthma. Siponimod may not be appropriate for you in these cases.
- Exercise caution if you have bradycardia (slow heartbeat), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), fainting, hypertension (high blood pressure), liver disease, skin cancer, or a weakened immune system.
- Inform your doctor if you have a history of CYP2C9 genotype, diabetes, uveitis (eye swelling), or any conditions that may increase the risk of serious side effects.
- Avoid live vaccines during treatment with siponimod and for 4 weeks after the last dose. Also, avoid close contact with people who have recently received a live vaccine.
- Consult your doctor before having any immunizations (vaccinations) while taking siponimod and after you stop treatment with it. Remember to follow your doctor's instructions and the information provided with the medication carefully.