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Fingolimod Hydrochloride MeSH Descriptor Data 2023


MeSH Heading
Fingolimod Hydrochloride
Tree Number(s)
D02.033.100.700.350
D02.033.455.706.431
D02.092.063.700.350
Unique ID
D000068876
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000068876
Scope Note
A sphingosine-derivative and IMMUNOSUPPRESSIVE AGENT that blocks the migration and homing of LYMPHOCYTES to the CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM through its action on SPHINGOSINE 1-PHOSPHATE RECEPTORS. It is used in the treatment of MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS.
Entry Term(s)
2-Amino-2-(2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl)-1,3-propanediol hydrochloride
FTY 720
FTY-720
FTY720
Fingolimod
Gilenia
Gilenya
Pharm Action
Sphingosine 1 Phosphate Receptor Modulators
Immunosuppressive Agents
Registry Number
G926EC510T
Related Numbers
162359-56-0
3QN8BYN5QF
Public MeSH Note
2016; FINGOLIMOD HYDROCHLORIDE was indexed under PROPYLENE GLYCOLS and SPHINGOSINE 1996-2015
History Note
2016 (1996)
Date Established
2016/01/01
Date of Entry
2015/07/06
Revision Date
2019/06/17
Fingolimod Hydrochloride Preferred
FTY-720 Narrower
Gilenya Narrower
Fingolimod Broader
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