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Brand Name :
N/A
Synonyms :
vonifimod
Class :
Chemical immunomodulator
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
It is being investigated for inflammatory and autoimmune diseasesÂ
It is an investigational drug that is being developed for the treatment of autoimmune and inflammatory diseases
Not determined Â
Refer to adult dosingÂ
Actions and SpectrumÂ
Vonifimod is a selective modulator of sphingosine-1-phosphate receptor1, which plays a role in immune response regulation.Â
Frequency not defined Â
NoneÂ
Black Box WarningÂ
NoneÂ
Contraindication/Caution:Â
NoneÂ
Pregnancy/LactationÂ
Pregnancy consideration:Â
Pregnancy category: N/AÂ
Lactation: Excretion into human milk is unknownÂ
Pregnancy Categories:Â
Category A: Studies that were well-controlled and met expectations revealed no risk to the fetus in either the first or second trimester.Â
Category B: There were a lack of studies on pregnant women and no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal experimentsÂ
Category C: There was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.Â
Category D: Adequate data with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence, these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this category.Â
PharmacologyÂ
Vonifimond is immune cell modulator for lymphocytes. Modulation of these receptors may alter the movement of immune cells and provide anti- inflammatory effect.Â
PharmacodynamicsÂ
Vonifimod may influence the migration and circulation of immune cells, impacting their distribution and function in different tissues.Â
PharmacokineticsÂ
Limited information available on ADME.Â
AdministrationÂ
The administration of vonifimod is not known.Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: vonifimodÂ
Why do we use vonifimod?Â
Vonifimod is an immunomodulator and is being researched for its potential therapeutic applications.Â
Vonifimod is under investigation which is developed for the treatment of autoimmune diseases.Â
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