- Brand Name : Bafiertam
- Drug Class : Immunomodulators
- Medical Author : Divya Jacob, Pharm. D.
- Medical Reviewer : Sarfaroj Khan, BHMS, PGD Health Operations
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What Is Monomethyl Fumarate and How Does It Work?
Monomethyl Fumarate is a prescription medication used for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
- Monomethyl Fumarate is available under the following different brand names: Bafiertam
What Are Side Effects Associated with Using Monomethyl Fumarate?
Common side effects of Monomethyl Fumarate include:
- flushing,
- abdominal pain,
- diarrhea,
- nausea,
- vomiting,
- itching,
- rash,
- albumin in urine,
- redness, and
- indigestion/heartburn
Serious side effects of Monomethyl Fumarate include:
- hives,
- difficulty breathing,
- swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat,
- severe warmth, redness, burning, or itching under the skin,
- liver problems–loss of appetite, stomach pain (upper right side), tiredness, dark urine, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
- signs of infection –fever, chills, sweating, mouth sores, headache, confusion, neck stiffness, sensitivity to light, vomiting, severe diarrhea; or
- symptoms of herpes virus–flu-like symptoms, cold sores around your mouth, tingly or painful blistering rash, burning pain in your thigh or lower back.
Rare side effects of Monomethyl Fumarate include:
- none
Seek medical care or call 911 at once if you have the following serious side effects:
- Severe headache, confusion, slurred speech, arm or leg weakness, trouble walking, loss of coordination, feeling unsteady, very stiff muscles, high fever, profuse sweating, or tremors;
- Serious eye symptoms such as sudden vision loss, blurred vision, tunnel vision, eye pain or swelling, or seeing halos around lights;
- Serious heart symptoms include fast, irregular, or pounding heartbeats; fluttering in the chest; shortness of breath; sudden dizziness, lightheadedness, or passing out.
This is not a complete list of side effects and other serious side effects or health problems that may occur because of the use of this drug. Call your doctor for medical advice about serious side effects or adverse reactions. You may report side effects or health problems to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.