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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Other names: MS Treatments for Multiple Sclerosis can be grouped into those used for relapses (such as corticosteroids or plasma exchange), those that slow down the progression of MS and reduce the number of relapses (such as Avonex, Rebif, Copaxone, Glatopa, Kesimpta, Aubagio, Tecfidera, Vumerity, Bafiertam, Gilenya, Mayzent, Zeposia, Ponvory, Mavenclad, Tysabri, Ocrevus, or Lemtrada) and those that treat specific MS symptoms, such as depression, muscle spasms, fatigue, or pain. Treatment for RelapsesCorticosteroids (prednisone, dexamethasone): Reduce inflammation and shorten the duration of relapses. Examples include oral prednisone and intravenous methylprednisolone.Plasma exchange: Removes harmful antibodies from the blood. Used for severe relapses unresponsive to steroids.Treatments that Modify Disease ProgressionDisease-modifying therapies (DMTs) slow down the progression of MS and reduce the number of relapses. Several types are available:Injectable: Interferon beta (Avonex, Rebif), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone, Glatopa), ofatumumab (Kesimpta)Oral: Teriflunomide (Aubagio), dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera), diroximel fumarate (Vumerity), monomethyl fumarate (Bafiertam), fingolimod (Gilenya), siponimod (Mayzent), ozanimod (Zeposia), ponesimod (Ponvory), cladribine (Mavenclad)Infusion: Natalizumab (Tysabri), ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), alemtuzumab (Lemtrada).Emerging treatments include Bruton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors and stem cell transplantation.Treatment for Specific MS SymptomsOther treatments such as antidepressants (eg, SSRIs) for depression, muscle relaxants (eg, baclofen) for spasticity, modafinil for fatigue, and gabapentinoids (gabapentin and pregabalin) for pain may be used to help manage specific symptoms of MS. Drugs used to treat Multiple Sclerosis The medications listed below are related to or used in the treatment of this condition. Brands and Generics Include off-label drugs Rx and OTC Drug name Rating Reviews Activity ? Rx/OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Copaxone 7.6 133 reviews for Copaxone to treat Multiple Sclerosis Rx B N Generic name: glatiramer systemic Drug class: other immunostimulants For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Tecfidera 6.3 100 reviews for Tecfidera to treat Multiple Sclerosis Rx C N Generic name: dimethyl fumarate systemic Drug class: selective immunosuppressants For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Ocrevus 5.2 176 reviews for Ocrevus to treat Multiple Sclerosis Rx N Generic name: ocrelizumab systemic Drug class: CD20 monoclonal antibodies For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information Rebif 6.9 29 reviews
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