Multiple Sclerosis: AN EXPLOSION OF HOPE. THE ORAL DRUGS ARE ON THE WAY!!!!

Talking about some new oral drugs for multiple sclerosis that show great promise. My eyes filled with tears as I read about how close research on MS is to actually curing the disease and it starts with effective treatment to modify the disease. Here are the drugs. Please research them. _FAMPRIDINE-SR (to be trade named AMAYA). This drug works by improving nerve conduction causing MS sufferers to walk better, faster, with less difficulty. _Fingolimod (formerly known as experimental drug FTY720). Disease modifying drug that has proven to be superior in efficacy to beta interferon 1a. Tried at 0.5 mg and 1.25 mg in clinical trials. The higher dose had moderate-severe complications like lung infections, macular edema, and reported cases of skin cancer (melanoma); however, the lower dose of 0.5 mg is as effective with less risk for serious complications. (Clinical trials prevent drugs from being marketed before their safety is established) This drug showed in clinical trials that 83% of patients were relapse-free while in the clinical trial. _clabridine (trade name Mylinax). Disease modifyiing drug that supresses the immune system. 90% of neurologists would prescribe this due to the fact that it is as effective as betaferons but with less side effects. BG-12 greatly reduces lesions on MRI. Acts by protecting the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and maintaining myelin (the fatty substance that surrounds nerves) This drug defends against oxidative stress that causes inflammation and …
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