Multiple Sclerosis: Pharmacological Management Flashcards by Tim Dola | Brainscape

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Slows disease progression, reduces relapse

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Immunomodulating Drugs

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Immunomodulating Drugs example

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Interferon Beta 1a (Avonex)

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Suppress the immune system. Decrease the production of antibodies

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Immunosuppressant Drugs

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Immunosuppressant Drugs example

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Mitoxantrone (Novantrone)

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Exacerbations

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Corticosteroids

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Corticosteroids example

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Corticotropin (ACTH)
Prednisone
Deltasone

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Spasticity

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Muscle Relaxants

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Muscle Relaxant example

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Diazepam (Valium)
Baclofen (Lioresal)

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Neuropathic pain

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Antiepileptic Drugs

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Antiepileptic Drugs example

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Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

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Depression

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Antidepressants

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Antidepressants example

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Amitriptyline (Elavil)

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Fatigue

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Stimulant Drugs

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Urinary retention

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Cholinergic

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Cholinergic example

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Neostigmine (Prostigmin)

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Urinary frequency

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Anticholinergic

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Anticholinergic example

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Probantin (Pro-banthine)