Sphingosine 1-phosphate Receptor Modulator
Mayzent
The FDA lists this product in 3 strengths and forms.
Indications
MAYZENT 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. MAYZENT is a sphingosine 1-phosphate (S1P) receptor modulator 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.
Contraindications
MAYZENT is contraindicated in patients who have: A CYP2C9*3/*3 genotype [see Use in Specific Populations (8.6) and Clinical Pharmacology (12.5)] In the last 6 months experienced myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, TIA, decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalization, or Class III or IV heart failure Presence of Mobitz type II second-degree, third-degree AV block, or sick sinus syndrome, unless patient has a functioning pacemaker [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)] Patients with a CYP2C9*3/*3 genotype.
( 4 ) In the last 6 months, experienced myocardial infarction, unstable angina, stroke, TIA, decompensated heart failure requiring hospitalization, or Class III/IV heart failure. ( 4 ) Presence of Mobitz type II second-degree, third-degree AV block, or sick sinus syndrome, unless patient has a functioning pacemaker. ( 4 )
Warnings and precautions
Infections: MAYZENT may increase the risk. Obtain a complete blood count (CBC) before initiating treatment. Monitor for infection during treatment. Do not start in patients with active infection. ( 5.1 ) Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy (PML): Withhold MAYZENT at the first sign or symptom of PML. ( 5.2 ) Macular Edema: Increases the risk of macular edema. Obtain a baseline evaluation of the fundus, including the macula, near the start of treatment with MAYZENT.
Conduct an evaluation of the fundus, including the macula, periodically while on therapy and any time there is a change in vision. Consider discontinuing MAYZENT if macular edema develops. Diabetes mellitus and uveitis increase the risk. ( 5.3 ) Bradyarrhythmia and Atrioventricular Conduction Delays: MAYZENT may result in a transient decrease in heart rate; titration is required for treatment initiation. Consider resting heart rate with concomitant beta-blocker use; obtain cardiologist consultation before concomitant use with other drugs that decrease heart rate.



