ALS & MS MEDS

Question 1

ALS: Meds?

Answer 1

Riluzole (Rilutek) and Edaravone (Radicava)

Question 2

ALS: Role of Riluzole (Rilutek)?

Answer 2

Decreases glutamate = less death of brain cells (calm the cheerleader)

Question 3

ALS: Role of Edaravone (Radicava)?

Answer 3

Decrease oxidative stress = removes free radicals

Question 4

MS: Interferon beta-1a and beta 1b is what kind of medicine and what are its adverse effects?

Answer 4

Injectables, flu-like

Question 5

MS: Muscle relaxants?

Answer 5

Baclofen (avoid stopping abruptly)
Dantrolene (liver damage)
Diazepam

Question 6

MS: Marijuana is used for what and can cause?

Answer 6

Used for decreased pain, muscle stiffness, and spasticity
It can cause cognitive decline and more dizziness

Question 7

MS: Dalfampridine (Ampyra) improves what?

Answer 7

Walking/gait difficulties

Question 8

MS: What is Dexamethasone (Decadron)?

Answer 8

A steroid

Question 9

MS: Dexamethasone (Decadron) manages what?

Answer 9

Manages relapses
Taper off
Increased risk for infection