Generic name: monomethyl fumarate [ MON-oh-METH-il-FUE-ma-rate ]
Brand name: Bafiertam
Dosage form: oral delayed release capsule (95 mg)
Drug class:Selective immunosuppressants
What is monomethyl fumarate?
Monomethyl fumarate is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease).
Monomethyl fumarate may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
You should not use monomethyl fumarate if you also use dimethyl fumarate or diroximel fumarate.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use monomethyl fumarate if you are allergic to it, or if:
you are also using dimethyl fumarate or diroximel fumarate.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
low white blood cell (WBC) counts;
an infection; or
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Monomethyl fumarate is not approved for use by anyone younger than 18 years old.
How should I take monomethyl fumarate?
Your doctor will perform blood tests to make sure you do not have conditions that would prevent you from safely using monomethyl fumarate.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Your doctor may occasionally change your dose. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
You may take monomethyl...
