DIMETHYL FUMARATE
(dye METH il FUE mar ate) Brand: Tecfidera
What is the most significant information I must know about dimethyl fumarate?
• Follow all directions on your medication label and package. Speak every of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
What is dimethyl fumarate?
• Dimethyl fumarate is used to treat relapsing multiple sclerosis.
• Dimethyl fumarate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medicine guide.
What must I discuss with my healthcare provider till taking dimethyl fumarate?
• You must not use dimethyl fumarate if you are allergic to it.
• To create certain dimethyl fumarate is safety for you, speak your doctor if you have an active infection.
• Your doctor may perform blood trials to create certain you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using dimethyl fumarate.
• FDA pregnancy category C. It is not known whether dimethyl fumarate will harm an unborn child. Speak your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this medication.
• If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and to estimate any effects of dimethyl fumarate on the baby.
• It is not known whether dimethyl fumarate passes into breast milk or if it could harm a nursing child. Speak your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby.
How must I take dimethyl fumarate?
• Follow all directions on your prescription label. Your doctor may occasionally change your doze to create certain you get the excellent results. Do not take this medication in larger or less amounts or for longer than recommended.
• You may take dimethyl fumarate with or without food.
• Do not crush, chew, interrupt, or open a dimethyl fumarate capsule. Swallow it intact.
• Dimethyl fumarate is generally given in two various strengths, one for a starter doze and the another for a maintenance doze. The starter doze is generally taken for only 7 days. Follow your doctor's dosing instructions very carefully.
• Store at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and easy. Throw away any unused capsules 90 days after you first opened the bottle.
What happens if I miss a dose?
• Take the missed doze as soon as you remember. Skip the missed doze if it is nearly time for your following scheduled doze. Do not take extra medication to create up the missed dose.
What happens if I overdose?
• Search abnormal medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What must I avoid while taking dimethyl fumarate?
• Follow your doctor's instructions about any restrictions on food, beverages, or activity.
What are the possible side effects of dimethyl fumarate?
• Get abnormal medical help if you have any of these signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your person, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Call your doctor at once if you have:
· fever, pain when swallowing, cool or flu symptoms;
· severe stomach pain; or
· severe feeling of warmth or tingling, or a burning sensation.
• General side effects may include:
· nausea, diarrhea, stomach pain; or
· flushing (warmth, redness, or tingly feeling).
• This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What another drugs will affect dimethyl fumarate?
• Another drugs may interact with dimethyl fumarate, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal commodity. Speak every of your health care providers about all medicines you use now and any medication you start or stop using.
Where can I get more information?
• Your pharmacist can provide more information about dimethyl fumarate.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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