Safety and efficacy of dimethyl fumarate: 13 years of follow-up

The overall benefit-risk ratio of dimethyl fumarate (DMF) remained favourable during a 13-year follow-up period [1]. Low rates of relapse were sustained throughout the 10-year treatment period. Rates of confirmed disability progression, serious infections, and malignancies were also low. The final safety and efficacy results of DMF 240 mg twice daily (the approved dosage) were reported in patients with relapsing-remitting MS who were followed for 13 years in the ENDORSE trial (2 years DEFINE/CONFIRM and >10 years in ENDORSE). Patients were either treated with placebo in year 0-2 followed by DMF in year 3-10 (PBO/DMF) or with DMF continuously (DMF/...

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Posted on 25 November, 2020