Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule belongs to the group of medications called immunomodulators primarily used to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Multiple sclerosis is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in symptoms such as problems with sensation, balance, vision, and arm or leg movement. Additionally, Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule is used to treat hospitalised cases of coronavirus disease, an infection caused by COVID-19. 

Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule contains fingolimod that prevents the immune system's attack on the central nervous system by reducing the ability of lymphocytes (white blood cells) to move freely within the body and stopping them from reaching the brain and spinal cord. This limits nerve damage caused by multiple sclerosis. The immunomodulation activity of Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule might help treat covid-19.

Take Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule as prescribed. Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule should be swallowed whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it. Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule may cause certain common side effects, including an increased risk of infections, headache, back pain, cough, and diarrhoea. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and will resolve gradually over time. However, you are advised to talk to your doctor if these side effects persist or worsen.

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic or sensitive to any of its components. Avoid Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule in case of a history of the lowered immune response, severe active infection, hepatitis, tuberculosis, active cancer, or severe liver problems. Keep your doctor informed if you have recently had surgery or are scheduled for surgery soon. Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule is not advisable if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. You must use effective contraception during treatment and two months after stopping treatment.

Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule belongs to the group of medications called immunomodulators primarily used to treat the symptoms of multiple sclerosis. Additionally, Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule is used to treat hospitalised cases of coronavirus disease. Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule protects against immune system attacks on the central nervous system (CNS) by limiting the ability of lymphocytes (white blood cells) to circulate freely within the body and preventing them from reaching the brain and spinal cord. This helps to reduce the nerve damage produced by multiple sclerosis. Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule's immunomodulation activity may help treat covid-19.

• Cough
• Chest discomfort
• Fever
• Slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
• Weight loss
• Headache
• Back pain
• Diarrhoea
• Depression
• Anxiety

It is advisable to inform the doctor if you are allergic or sensitive to any of its components. Avoid Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule in case of a history of the lowered immune response, severe active infection, hepatitis, tuberculosis, active cancer, severe liver problems, irregular or abnormal heartbeat, heart attack, angina, stroke, heart failure. Inform your doctor before taking Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule if you have severe breathing problems during sleep, symptoms of slow heart rate, syncope (sudden loss of consciousness or fainting), visual disturbances, diabetes, severe lung problems or smoker’s cough, low count of WBC (white blood cells). Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule is not recommended if you are pregnant, planning to get pregnant or breastfeeding. You must use effective contraception during treatment and for two months after stopping treatment. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and all the medicines you are taking along with vaccinations to rule out any side effects.

Drug-Drug Interactions: Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule may interact with medicines that suppress or modulate the immune system (e.g. natalizumab, mitoxantrone, teriflunomide), medicines that slow the heartbeat (e.g. atenolol), medicines for irregular heartbeat (e.g. quinidine, disopyramide, amiodarone), medicines used to treat epilepsy (e.g. phenytoin, carbamazepine), and medicines used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (e.g. efavirenz), corticosteroid medications (e.g. methylprednisolone), and live attenuated vaccines.

Drug-Food Interactions: Consuming alcohol along with Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule is not advisable as it may cause unpleasant side effects, or you may become more sensitive to the effects of alcohol.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor before taking Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule if you have had lowered immune response, severe active infection or active chronic infection, active cancer, severe liver or lung problems, heart disorders (including abnormal electrocardiogram, slow heart rate), diabetics, severe breathing problems during sleep, sudden loss of consciousness or fainting (syncope), chickenpox, and visual disturbances.

• NATALIZUMAB
• MITOXANTRONE
• TERIFLUNOMIDE
• ATENOLOL
• DISOPYRAMIDE
• AMIODARONE
• PHENYTOIN
• CARBAMAZEPINE
• EFAVIRENZ
• METHYLPREDNISOLONE

• Keep a healthy state of mind. Fear is one of the biggest causes of decreased immunity. See a therapist if you feel the need.
• Meditation, music and yoga have also proven very effective in helping mental health.
• Keep yourself at a safe distance from people.
• Always sneeze or cough into your elbow and keep a handkerchief on you.
• Wash your hands with soap and water regularly.
• Eat more lean meats, healthy fats, fruits, vegetables and whole-grain foods to give you more energy. Load up on Vitamin-C rich citrus fruit for enhanced immunity.
• Steam inhalation for 3-5 minutes every day and salt-water gargle with warm water has proven very effective in keeping respiratory infections at bay and promoting health.
• Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water, as dehydration is often seen in pneumonia.
• Avoid tobacco use as smoking hampers lung health and makes breathing even more difficult.

• Do not stop taking Fingomod 0.5mg Capsule or adjust your dose without doctor notice.
• Seek medical advice from your doctor about reliable methods of contraception.
• Your doctor may confirm whether you have enough white blood cells in your blood and may advise check-ups regularly.
• Your doctor may also prescribe blood tests to check your liver function before, during, and after therapy.

Multiple sclerosis (MS): Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, resulting in symptoms such as problems with sensation, balance, vision, arm or leg movement.

Coronavirus Disease: Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus. Coronavirus belongs to a group of RNA viruses and has crown-like projections on the surface of the pathogen. The virus transmits through droplets generated from an infectious person’s cough, sneeze or heavy breathing.