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Conditions & Diseases: Brain & Nervous SystemMultiple SclerosisSee Also: Treatment Options
The FDA approved six products for disease modifying treatments of which three were interferon-beta products and the other three were unrelated products. The interferon-beta products include:
The three drugs other than interferon-beta products include:
Symptom specific management involves usage of many drugs which include: Muscle Weakness: Muscle weakness, numbness and stiffness or spasticity is treated with muscle relaxants such as tizanidine, baclofen, benzodiazepines (diazepam) and anticonvulsants (carbamazepine). Usage of baclofen and tizanidine exhibit side effects such as drowsiness, dizziness and fatigue. Side effects of cabamazepine include aplastic anemia and low white blood cell count (leucopenia). Fatigue: Fatigue is treated using amantadine hydrochloride or modafinil and the side effects include nausea, dizziness and headache. Balance and Equilibrium Abnormalities: These are treated with benzodiazepines, clonazepam, propranolol and mysoline. Side effects of their usage include drowsiness, confusion and depression. Bladder Dysfunction: Bladder dysfunction such as incontinence and nocturia may be treated with oxybutynin, tolterodine and hyosciarnine. Side effects of the medication include headache, dry mouth, constipation and dizziness. Constipation: Constipation is treated with mineral oil, docusate, bisacodyl+ and sodium phosphate+. Treatment also includes eating a high-fiber diet, increased fluid intake, daily exercise and stool softeners. Erectile Dysfunction: Sexual dysfunction in males is treated with papverine, tadalafil, vardenafil, alprostadil and sildenafil. See Also:
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