Multiple sclerosis Flashcards
1
Q
What’s multiple sclerosis
A
Chronic, immune mediated inflammatory condition of the CNS affects brain, optic nerve and spinal cord
2
Q
MS can lead to severe disability. True or false
A
True
3
Q
Is there a cure for MS?
A
No cure
4
Q
What’s the aim of treating MS
A
To reduce frequency and duration of relapses and preventing or slowing disability
5
Q
Drugs used to treat MS
A
Interferon beta
Glatiramer acetate
Fingolimod(taken orally , for highly active disease)
6
Q
What drug is only recommended for treating rapidly evolving severe relapsing-remitting MS
A
Natalizumab
