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ozanimod

S1P1,5 receptor modulator · Immunomodulator

S1P1,5 receptor modulatorImmunomodulator
CDSCO approved
EXCRETION
not curated
INTERACTIONS
12 major
SEVERE in our sources
PREGNANCY
not curated
Top interactionssee all 12
  • AbarelixSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • AbataceptSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • AbemaciclibSevereDatabaseDDInter
  • AbirateroneSevereDatabaseDDInter

Mechanism

Irreversible activator of S1PRs, causing irreversible downregulation of S1P signaling, thereby reducing the egress of lymphocytes from lymphoid tissue and disrupting the targeting of circulating lymphocytes to the CNS. Has high affinity for S1P1R and S1P5R.

Indications

relapsing-remitting msulcerative colitismoderate-to-severe ulcerative colitis (in patients who have failed biological therapies)relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis

Dosing

Adult
The dosage is titrated from 0.23 mg in the first 4 days to 0.46 mg in days 5 to 7 and 0.92 mg/day thereafter.

Pharmacokinetics

Peak effect
Peak plasma levels occur in 6 to 8 h.
Half-life
Plasma t1/2 of the parent drug is approximately 21 h; the t1/2 of the effect is approximately 11 days.
Metabolism
Extensive metabolism of the parent compound produces a series of active metabolites with similar specificity for S1P1R and S1P5R.

Contraindications

  • fetal risk
  • pregnancy

Side effects

Common
increased risk of infectionmacular edemacutaneous malignanciesupper respiratory infectionelevation of hepatic transaminasesbradyarrhythmia/atrioventricular conduction delaysorthostatic hypotensionurinary tract infectionback painhypertension
Serious
  • first dose effects: bradycardia, decreased atrioventricular conduction, increased qtc interval
  • ms may worsen if withdrawn

Drug interactions

Abarelix
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Abatacept
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Abemaciclib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Abiraterone
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: metabolism

Source: DDInter

Acalabrutinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Adalimumab
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Adenosine
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Afatinib
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: others

Source: DDInter

Aflibercept
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Alefacept
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Alemtuzumab
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

Alfuzosin
Severe
Database

Drug interaction classified as: synergy

Source: DDInter

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