DOSAGE REGIMEN FOR A S1P RECEPTOR AGONIST

摘要

S1P receptor modulators or agonists are administered following a dosage regimen whereby during the initial days of treatment the daily dosage is lower than the standard daily dosage.

主权项

1. A method of treating an autoimmune disease or disorder in a patient in need of such treatment, comprising administering to said patient an S1P receptor modulator or agonist named 2-amino-2-[2-(4-octylphenyl)ethyl]propane-1,3-diol in free form or in a pharmaceutically acceptable salt form, or the phosphate thereof of formula IIa, wherein said S1P receptor modulator or agonist is given at a lower than the standard daily dosage of said S1P receptor modulator or agonist during the initial period of treatment and then the dosage is increased, up to the standard daily dosage of said S1P receptor modulator or agonist.