Multiple Sclerosis - Medications

glatiramer (Copaxone® )

 Indications: reduction of the frequency of relapses in patients with Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.

Dosing (Adults):  (usual) Multiple sclerosis: 20 mg SC daily.

ADMINISTRATION — For SubQ administration in the arms, abdomen, hips or thighs. Bring to room temperature prior to use.

interferon beta-1A  (Avonex ® , Rebif ® )

AVONEX® (Interferon beta-1a) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability and decrease the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Safety and efficacy in patients with chronic progressive multiple sclerosis have not been evaluated.

Recommended dosage: 30 mcg injected intramuscularly once a week.

interferon beta-1B  (Betaseron ®)

Betaseron is indicated for use in ambulatory patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis to reduce the frequency of clinical exacerbations. Relapsing-remitting MS is characterized by recurrent attacks of neurologic dysfunction followed by complete or incomplete recovery. The safety and efficacy of Betaseron in chronic-progressive MS has not been evaluated.

Recommended dose: 0.25 mg injected subcutaneously every other day.
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