Substance / Medication

Teriflunomide

Overview

Active Ingredient
teriflunomide
RxNorm CUI
1310520

Indications

® AUBAGIOis indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults.

Labeler: Genzyme CorporationUpdated: 2026-02-20T00:00:00.000ZFull label on DailyMed

Boxed Warning

FDA Black Box Warning

Hepatotoxicity Embryofetal Toxicity Warnings and Precautions (5.1) [see] Clinically significant and potentially life-threatening liver injury, including acute liver failure requiring transplant, has been reported in patients treated with AUBAGIO in the postmarketing setting. Concomitant use of AUBAG

Indications & Related Conditions

Conditions associated via SNOMED clinical relationships

Administration & Protocol

Dosing, route, and treatment protocol

Detailed dosage and administration information is available in the full FDA drug label.

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Monitoring & Follow-Up

Biomarkers relevant to this intervention via related conditions

No monitoring biomarkers have been mapped yet. Biomarker-intervention linkages are derived through related conditions and will expand as the knowledge graph grows.

Clinical Trials

6 trials linked to this intervention

6
Total Trials
1
Recruiting
2
With Results

Research Evidence

Published studies and systematic reviews

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Dimethyl Fumarate or Teriflunomide for Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Meta-analysis of Post-marketing Studies.
Prosperini Luca, Haggiag Shalom, Ruggieri Serena et al. · Neurotherapeutics · 2023
PMID: 37528262Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Outcomes of Ublituximab compared to Teriflunomide for relapsing multiple sclerosis: A meta-analysis.
Mukhtar Humza, Yasmeen Uzma, Siddiqa Sania et al. · Mult Scler Relat Disord · 2022
PMID: 35779372Meta-Analysis
The ULTIMATE trials: are there advantages of ublituximab over teriflunomide in relapsing multiple sclerosis?
Doggrell Sheila A · Expert Opin Biol Ther · 2022
PMID: 36317532Meta-Analysis
Matching-adjusted indirect treatment comparison of ozanimod versus teriflunomide for relapsing multiple sclerosis.
Cohan Stanley, Tencer Tom, Arndorfer Stella et al. · Mult Scler Relat Disord · 2021
PMID: 33979770Meta-Analysis
Safety liver profile of teriflunomide versus interferon β in multiple sclerosis: Systematic review and indirect comparison meta-analysis.
Salas Paola Andrea Ortiz, Parra Camila Olarte, Florez Carlos Eduardo Pinzon et al. · Mult Scler Relat Disord · 2018
PMID: 30268040Meta-Analysis
Teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis.
He Dian, Zhang Chao, Zhao Xia et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2016
PMID: 27003123Meta-AnalysisFull text (PMC)
Teriflunomide for multiple sclerosis.
He Dian, Xu Zhu, Dong Shuai et al. · Cochrane Database Syst Rev · 2012
PMID: 23235682Meta-Analysis
Bioequivalence study of two formulations of teriflunomide tablets in a healthy Chinese population under fasting and fed conditions.
Sun Xiaomin, Zhu Ronghua, Lu Jinmiao et al. · Int J Clin Pharmacol Ther · 2025
PMID: 40159956RCT

Research data from MEDLINE/PubMed

Benefits & Expected Outcomes

Benefits, expected outcomes, efficacy data, and NNT (Number Needed to Treat) are pending physician authorship and evidence review.

Risks & Side Effects

Adverse reaction and safety data for this drug is sourced from the FDA-approved label.

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Related Symptoms

Symptoms associated with conditions this intervention addresses

No related symptoms have been mapped yet. Symptom linkages are derived through associated conditions.

Alternatives & Comparisons

Alternative treatments, comparison data, and clinical decision support are pending physician authorship.

Medical Disclaimer

This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider regarding any medical condition or treatment plan.

Do not start, stop, or change any treatment without consulting your healthcare provider.

Quick Facts

Type
Substance / Medication
Fully Specified Name
Teriflunomide (substance)
SNOMED CT
703785006
UMLS CUI
C1718383
RxNorm CUI
1310520
Labeler
Genzyme Corporation

Clinical Data

This intervention maps to 1 entities in the Healos knowledge graph.

1
Conditions
0
Biomarkers
0
Specialists
0
Symptoms
6
Clinical Trials

Data is sourced from SNOMED CT, UMLS, and the Healos clinical knowledge graph. Content sections marked as pending require physician authorship. Consult a healthcare provider before starting any treatment.