Dimethyl fumarate for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
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چکیده
For many years the only drugs licensed for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS) were administered by injection (interferon beta, glatiramer and ▼natalizumab). Recently, three oral drugs have become available. We have previously reviewed the use of ▼fingolimod for highly active relapsing-remitting MS1 and ▼teriflunomide for the management of relapsing-remitting MS in adults.2 Here, we review the evidence for ▼dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera-Biogen Idec Ltd) for the treatment of adults with relapsing-remitting MS.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- The Lancet. Neurology
دوره 13 11 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014