Current and Future Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis
Author
Source
Issue
Vol. 2013, Issue 2013 (31 Dec. 2013), pp.1-11, 11 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2013-02-07
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
11
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Diseases
Abstract EN
With the introduction of interferon-β1b in 1993 as the first FDA-approved treatment for multiple sclerosis, the era of treatment of this incurable disease began, and its natural course was permanently changed.
Currently, seven different treatments for patients with multiple sclerosis with different mechanisms of action and dissimilar side effect profiles exist.
These medications include interferon-β1a intramuscular (Avonex), interferon-β1a subcutaneous (Rebif), interferon-β1b subcutaneous (Betaseron/Extavia), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), natalizumab (Tysabri), fingolimod (Gilenya), teriflunomide (Aubagio), and mitoxantrone (Novantrone).
In addition, a large number of clinical trials are being conducted to assess the safety and efficacy of various experimental agents in patients with multiple sclerosis, including alemtuzumab, dimethyl fumarate, laquinimod, rituximab, daclizumab, and cladribine.
In this paper, the author presents a concise and comprehensive review of present and potential treatments for this incurable disease.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Minagar, Alireza. 2013. Current and Future Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis. Scientifica،Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457266
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Minagar, Alireza. Current and Future Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis. Scientifica No. 2013 (2013), pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457266
American Medical Association (AMA)
Minagar, Alireza. Current and Future Therapies for Multiple Sclerosis. Scientifica. 2013. Vol. 2013, no. 2013, pp.1-11.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-457266
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-457266