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Multiple Sclerosis: Medications

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  • Mitoxantrone

    11/30/06, Healthwise

    Mitoxantrone belongs to a group of medications that interfere with the growth of the cancer cells (antineoplastics). It is used to treat some kinds of cancer.

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  • Corticosteroids for multiple sclerosis

    02/28/08, Healthwise

    Methylprednisolone, prednisone, and dexamethasone are corticosteroids. These medications shorten multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks by reducing inflammation on the brain and spinal cord.

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  • ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) for multiple sclerosis

    03/23/06, Healthwise

    Corticotropin is a man-made (synthetic) form of adrenocorticotropic hormone, or ACTH. Corticotropin can relieve symptoms during multiple sclerosis (MS) attacks by stimulating the body to produce and release corticosteroids th

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  • Baclofen

    11/28/07, Healthwise

    You may have withdrawal symptoms such as seizures or hallucinations, when you stop using baclofen after using it over a long period of time. Do not stop using this medication suddenly without first talking to your doctor. You may need to use less and

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  • Natalizumab

    06/29/06, Healthwise

    Natalizumab is available only to select patients through a restricted-use program called the TOUCH Prescribing Program. To receive this medication, you must be enrolled in this program and meet all requirements. You will be interviewed before receivi

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  • Mitoxantrone for multiple sclerosis

    02/28/08, Healthwise

    Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) is an immunosuppressant, a type of medication that reduces the activity of the immune system. It has been used to treat leukemia and some advanced prostate cancer. Since multiple sclerosis (MS) appears to

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  • Interferon beta for multiple sclerosis

    02/28/08, Healthwise

    The interferon beta medications resemble the natural interferon the body produces during a response by the immune system to disease. It is not completely clear how interferon beta medications work in people with multiple sclerosis

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