Tecfidera

GPTKB entity

Statements (53)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:pharmaceuticals
gptkbp:approves gptkb:FDA
gptkbp:brand gptkb:Tecfidera
gptkbp:clinical_trial Phase III
DEFINE
CONFIRM
gptkbp:clinical_use long-term treatment
disease-modifying therapy
gptkbp:condition gptkb:relapsing_forms_of_multiple_sclerosis
gptkbp:contraindication severe renal impairment
severe liver impairment
hypersensitivity to dimethyl fumarate
gptkbp:dosage_form gptkb:capsule
240 mg daily
gptkbp:drug_interactions live vaccines
other immunosuppressants
gptkbp:effective_date March 2013
gptkbp:excretion urine
feces
gptkbp:formulation delayed-release capsule
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Tecfidera
gptkbp:ingredients gptkb:dimethyl_fumarate
gptkbp:invention 2028
gptkbp:is_monitored_by liver function tests
complete blood count
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Biogen
gptkbp:marketed_as gptkb:European_Union
gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mechanism_of_action anti-inflammatory
immunomodulatory
gptkbp:patient_population adults
pediatric patients
gptkbp:pharmacokinetics absorbed in gastrointestinal tract
metabolized in liver
gptkbp:previous_name gptkb:dimethyl_fumarate
gptkbp:route_of_administration oral
gptkbp:safety risk of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)
gptkbp:side_effect headache
nausea
abdominal pain
diarrhea
liver enzyme elevation
skin rash
flushing
gastrointestinal events
gptkbp:storage room temperature
protected from moisture
gptkbp:used_for gptkb:multiple_sclerosis
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Biogen_MA_Inc.
gptkb:Biogen_Idec
gptkb:Biogen_Inc.
gptkb:BIIB
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5