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monomethyl fumarate

Immunomodulator (fumarate) · Immunomodulator

Immunomodulator (fumarate)Immunomodulator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AdalimumabSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • BaricitinibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • CertolizumabSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • CladribineSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Active form of dimethyl fumarate and diroximel fumarate. Activator of nrf2 that mediates an antioxidative stress response. Also a nicotinic acid receptor agonist, contributing to cutaneous flushing.

Indications

relapsing-remitting mssecondary progressive ms in adults

Side effects

Common
cutaneous flushinggi side effects
Serious
  • lymphopenia
  • pml
  • opportunistic infections (viral, fungal, bacterial)

Drug interactions

Adalimumab
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Baricitinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Certolizumab
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Cladribine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Dimethyl Fumarate
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Diroximel Fumarate
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Etanercept
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Fingolimod
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Golimumab
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Infliximab
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Leflunomide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

Lomitapide
Severe
Database

Clinical effect not specified

Source: DDInter

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Sources: Goodman & Gilman 14e·Verified: 2026-05-10 · House clinical team