Aubagio® (teriflunomide)

●     Brand Name: Aubagio®

●     Generic Name:  teriflunomide

 

●     Uses:   Aubagio® can be used by adult patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) who are not planning on becoming pregnant.  Aubagio® has not been studied in children.

●     How it works:  Aubagio works against cells in your body that break down the cells that cover nerves in the body.  By stopping the breakdown of the cells lining the nerves in the body, Aubagio® decreases swelling of the nerves.  Aubagio® can help slow down the physical problems that Multiple Sclerosis (MS) causes.

 

●     Who cannot use this medication:  Patients who are Pregnant and patients of child bearing age who are not on contraception, cannot use Aubagio®.

 

●     Most common side effects: Hair loss, diarrhea, flu, nausea, and a tingling sensation in the skin.

●     Serious side effects:  Kidney problems, Bone marrow/immune system problems, nerve problems, increased potassium levels in blood, changes in blood pressure, breathing problems, and serious skin problems.

 

 

 

 

●     Dose:  Aubagio® is a blue, film-coated tablet.  It comes in both 7 mg and 14 mg tablets.  Patients take one tablet by mouth once daily.

●     Package Insert available at:  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid=4650d12c-b9c8-4525-b07f-a2d773eca155

 

●     References:

○     Clinical Pharmacology Database.  http://clinicalpharmacology-ip.com.proxy.pba.edu. Accessed September 28, 2012.

○     Daily Med Web Site.  http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/lookup.cfm?setid= 4650d12c-b9c8-4525-b07f-a2d773eca155#nlm34068-7.  Accessed September 28, 2012.