Multiple Sclerosis: Pharmacological Management

Question 1

Slows disease progression, reduces relapse

SQ every other day

Flu like side effects

Answer 1

Immunomodulating Drugs
Immunosuppressant Drugs

Question 2

Examples:

Interferon beta-1a (Avonex)
Glatiramer acetate

Answer 2

Immunomodulating Drugs

Question 3

Examples:
Mitoxantrone (Novantrone) - every 3 months

Answer 3

Immunosuppressant Drugs

Question 4

For exacerbations

Answer 4

Corticosteroids

Question 5

For spasticity

Answer 5

Muscle relaxants

Question 6

Examples:

IV methylprednisolone
Corticotropin (ACTH)
Prednisone (Deltasone)

Answer 6

Corticosteroid Drugs

Question 7

Examples:

Diazepam (Valium)
Baclofen (Lioresal)

Answer 7

Muscle relaxants

Question 8

For neuropathic pain

Answer 8

Antiepileptic Drugs

Question 9

For depression

Answer 9

Antidepressants

Question 10

Examples:

Carbamazepine (Tegretol)

Answer 10

Antiepileptic Drugs

Question 11

Examples:

amitriptyline (Elavil)

Answer 11

Antidepressants

Question 12

For fatigue

Answer 12

Stimulant Drugs

Question 13

Examples:

Amantadine (Symmetrel)

Answer 13

Stimulant Drugs

Question 14

For urinary retention

Answer 14

Cholinergic

Question 15

Examples:

Neostigmine (prostigmin)

Answer 15

Cholinergic Drugs

Question 16

For urinary frequency

Answer 16

Anticholinergic Drugs

Question 17

Examples:

Probantin (Pro-Banthine)

Answer 17

Anticholinergic Drugs

Question 18

Antispastic Drugs

Answer 18

Baclofen (Lioresal)