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Also siponimod, ofatumumab and Ublituximab are approved for this special course "active SPMS" [1] [18] Highly active MS (HAMS): As of 2020, cladribine is the only drug specifically approved for HAMS. [26] Rapidly progressive MS (RPMS): For aggressive MS or rapidly progressive multiple sclerosis only mitoxantrone is approved [27] [28]
Ocrelizumab, sold under the brand name Ocrevus, is a medication used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis.It is a humanized anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody. [8] It targets CD20 marker on B lymphocytes and is an immunosuppressive drug. [10]
Interferon beta-1a (also interferon beta 1-alpha) is a cytokine in the interferon family used to treat multiple sclerosis (MS). [5] It is produced by mammalian cells, while interferon beta-1b is produced in modified E. coli. [6] Some research indicates that interferon injections may result in an 18–38% reduction in the rate of MS relapses. [7]
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In March 2017, ocrelizumab was approved in the United States for the treatment of primary progressive multiple sclerosis in adults. [22] [42] It is also used for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis, to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease in adults. [42]
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Ofatumumab (Kesimpta 20 mg solution for injection in pre-filled syringe/pen) is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults. [9] [11] [16] The recommended dose is 20 mg of ofatumumab administered by subcutaneous injection with monthly dosing following loading.
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