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MS Flashcards

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MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS

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  • Chronic autoimmune disease of the brain and the spinal coord
  • Demyelinating the CNS
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Onset

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20-40

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Managing Symptoms: spasticity

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baclofen
diazepam
tizanidine
dantrolene

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4
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Relapses

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Methylprednisolone

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5
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Oscillopsia (objects appear to vibrate):

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Gabapentin

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Mood alteration

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Amitriptyline

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Fatigue

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o Amantadine or Fampridine
o Modafinil

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Baclofen

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Increase DOSE SLOWLY
Avoid major side-effects (sedation + hypotonia)

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