MS drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Interferon beta
A
Injection
Flu-like sx, liver tox
2
Q
Glatiramer
A
injection
Transient flushing, palpitations
Safest in pregnancy
3
Q
Natelizumab
A
Injection (monthly)
PML if JC virus
4
Q
Fingolimod
A
oral
Bradycardia, cough
macular edema
sz at high dos
5
Q
Teriflunamide
A
Oral
Alopecia, pregnancy X
6
Q
Dimethyl Fumarate
A
Oral
Flushing, GI upset, well tolerated
7
Q
Mitoxantrone
A
Oral, tx primary progressive
Cardiotoxicity (related to time used)