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What is Ponesimod and explain in detail?
Ponesimod, sold under the brand name Ponvory, is a medication for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).The most common side effects include upper respiratory tract infection, hepatic transaminase elevation, and hypertension.Ponesimod was approved for medical use in the United States in March 2021 and in the European Union in June 2021.

Clinical trials
In a 2009–2011 Phase II clinical trial including 464 MS patients, ponesimod treatment resulted in fewer new active brain lesions than placebo, measured during the course of 24 weeks.In a 2010–2012 Phase II clinical trial including 326 patients with psoriasis, 46 or 48% of patients (depending on dosage) had a reduction of at least 75% Psoriasis Area and Severity Index (PASI) score compared to placebo in 16 weeks