Multiple Sclerosis - Drugs Flashcards
1
Q
Slows disease progression, reduces relapse
Interferon beta-1a (avonex)
A
Immunomodulating Drugs
2
Q
Suppress the immune system > decreases the production of antibodies
Mitoxantrone (novantrone)
A
Immunosuppressant Drugs
3
Q
Exacerbations
Corticotropins (ACTH)
Prednisone therapy
A
Corticosteroids
4
Q
Spasticity
Diazepam (valium)
Baclofen (Lioresal)
A
Muscle relaxants
5
Q
Neuropathic pain
Carbamazepine (tegretol)
A
Antiepileptic Drugs
6
Q
Depression
Amitriptyline (elavil)
A
Antidepressants
7
Q
Fatigue
Amantadine (symmetrel)
A
Stimulant drugs
8
Q
Urinary retention
Neostigmine (prostigmin)
A
Cholinergic
9
Q
Urinary frequency
Probantin
A
Anticholinergic
