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VUMERITY

DIROXIMEL FUMARATE
Neurology Approved 2019-10-29

VUMERITY (diroximel fumarate) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adult patients. The medication is used to manage specific disease presentations, including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease. It serves as a therapeutic option for adults across these various classifications of relapsing MS.

Source: FDA Label โ€ข Biogen

How VUMERITY Works

The exact mechanism by which diroximel fumarate exerts its therapeutic effect in multiple sclerosis is unknown. Its active metabolite, monomethyl fumarate (MMF), has been shown to activate the nuclear factor (erythroid-derived 2)-like 2 (Nrf2) pathway, which is involved in the cellular response to oxidative stress. Additionally, MMF has been identified as a nicotinic acid receptor agonist.

Source: FDA Label
2
Indications
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Phase 3 Trials
6
Years on Market

Details

Status
Prescription
First Approved
2019-10-29
Routes
ORAL
Dosage Forms
CAPSULE, DELAYED RELEASE

Companies

Active Ingredient: DIROXIMEL FUMARATE

VUMERITY Approval History

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What VUMERITY Treats

3 indications

VUMERITY is approved for 3 conditions since its original approval in 2019. These indications span multiple therapeutic areas including oncology, immunology, and more.

  • Clinically isolated syndrome
  • Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis
  • Active secondary progressive multiple sclerosis
Source: FDA Label

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Understanding FDA Approval Types
Count Type What it means
- ORIG Original approval - drug first enters market
- SUPPL - Efficacy New indication (new disease/condition approved)
- SUPPL - Labeling Label text changes (warnings, dosing updates)
- SUPPL - Manufacturing Production changes (new facility)
- SUPPL - Chemistry Formulation changes (new dosage strength)

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VUMERITY FDA Label Details

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FDA Label (PDF)

VUMERITY is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. VUMERITY is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.

VUMERITY Patents & Exclusivity

Latest Patent: Oct 2033

Patents (3 active)

US8669281 Expires Oct 29, 2033
US9090558 Expires Sep 20, 2033
US10080733 Expires Sep 20, 2033
Source: FDA Orange Book

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