Dimethyl Fumarate



Dimethyl Fumarate





(dye meth’ al)

TecfideraDNC

PREGNANCY CATEGORY C


Drug Classes

Multiple sclerosis drug

Nicotinic acid receptor agonist


Therapeutic Actions

Mechanism that exerts therapeutic effect is unknown. Activates the nuclear factor–like 2 pathway involved in cellular response to oxidative stress.


Indications



  • Treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis



Available Forms

DR capsulesDNC—120, 240 mg


Dosages

Adults

Starting dose, 120 mg PO bid for 7 days; then maintenance dose of 240 mg PO bid.

Pediatric patients

Safety and efficacy not established.

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Jul 20, 2016 | Posted by in NURSING | Comments Off on Dimethyl Fumarate

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