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usually first sx of MS
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visual problems
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interferon drugs for MS
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interferon beta 1b
interferon beta 1a |
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synthetic compound that resembles myelin (acts as decoy) used to tx MS
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glatiramer
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chemo agent used to tx MS
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mitoxantrone
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MS drug that causes a decrease in cardiac conduction
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mitoxantrone
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MS drug that blocks adhesion of lymphocytes/monocytes
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natalizumab
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MS drug that can cause progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
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natalizumab (allows proliferation of JC virus)
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oral therapy for MS
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fingolimod
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inhibits migration of T cells into CNS by blocking a spingosine receptor
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fingolimod
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used to help close damaged BBB with MS
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steroids
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only drug approved for ALS
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riluzole
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MOA of riluzole
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inhibits glutamate release
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ACh inhibitors for alzheimers
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donepezil
galantamine tacrine rivastigmine |
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alzheimer drug that blocks NMDA receptor
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memantine
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estrogen affect on alzheimers
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increases risk
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