Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis

Date: March 22, 2021 Issue #:  1620Summary:  Most patients with multiple sclerosis (MS) present with the relapsing-remitting form of the disease. Pharmacologic treatment usually includes a disease-modifying drug, corticosteroids for acute exacerbations, and other drugs for managing symptoms such as fatigue, depression, and pain. Early use of disease-modifying therapy has improved clinical outcomes.
Source: The Medical Letter - Category: Drugs & Pharmacology Authors: Tags: Alemtuzumab Aubagio Avonex Betaseron Cladribine Copaxone dimethyl fumarate diroximel Extavia Fingolimod Gilenya Glatect Glatiramer acetate Glatopa Interferon beta Kesimpta Lemtrada Mavenclad Mayzent mitoxantrone Mul Source Type: research