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ponesimod

ponesimod (PONVORY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-1 agonist. Associated with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Netherlands B.V.. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

FDA: approved EMA: approved Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04) L04AE04
US status approved
Patents linked 20
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — ponesimod
US status
approved
Class
Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route
ORAL
Patents
20
Programs
1
Data quality
0.89

Quick answer

ponesimod (PONVORY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-1 agonist. Associated with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Netherlands B.V.. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

Key facts

INN ponesimod
Brand PONVORY
Mechanism Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor Edg-1 agonist
Target Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1
Therapeutic class Antineoplastic and immunomodulating agents (L04)
Route ORAL
Formulation TABLET
ATC code L04AE04

Mechanism of action

Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor Edg-1 agonist

Primary target: Sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor 1

Approval history

Authority Status Date
FDA approved
EMA approved

Pipeline programs

  1. Ponesimod Phase 3 · Vanda Pharmaceuticals Netherlands · Moderate-to-severe Chronic Plaque Psoriasis

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    Method of improving sleep

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    Method for improving or enhancing cognition

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    Crystalline polymorph of Ponesimod

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    Prediction of sleep parameter and response to sleep-inducing compound based on PER3 VNTR genotype

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    Method of predicting a predisposition to QT prolongation

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    Method of predicting a predisposition to QT prolongation

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    Method and composition for treating an alpha adrenoceptor-mediated condition

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    Method and composition for treating a serotonin receptor-mediated condition

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    Method and composition for treating a serotonin receptor-mediated condition

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    Method and composition for treating an alpha adrenoceptor-mediated condition

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Frequently asked questions

What is ponesimod?

ponesimod (PONVORY) is a sphingosine 1-phosphate receptor edg-1 agonist. Associated with Vanda Pharmaceuticals Netherlands B.V.. Route of administration: oral. Current US regulatory status: approved.

What is the brand name for ponesimod?

PONVORY is a marketed brand name for ponesimod. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.

What is the US approval status of ponesimod?

ponesimod has approved status in the United States according to our Drugs@FDA-derived records. Verify on the official FDA label before clinical or commercial decisions.