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11 Cards in this Set
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What is the standard treatment for acute MS attack?
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IV Methylprednisolone followed by oral prednisone
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SubQ injection every other day; interferon
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Betaseron
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Intermuscular injection once a week; interferon
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Avonex
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SubQ injection every three days; interferon
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Rebif
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Synthetic complex of AA taken subQ once a day
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Copaxone
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Monoclonal antibody given by IV
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Natalizumab
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What treatments have been approved for treatment of secondary progressive MS with relapse
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Interferon
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God immunosuppressant
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Novatrone (Mitoxantrone)
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How do interferons work?
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1. Prevent T-cell entry via MMP
2. Convert TH1 to TH2 |
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How does copaxone work? Where does it work?
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1. Converts TH1 to TH2
2. Bystander suppression 3. PNS |
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What does Natalizumab do?
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Prevents T-cells from getting in to CNS
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