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GLATIRAMER ACETATE

GLATIRAMER ACETATE



Indications

Relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.


Dosage

Inj. Subcutaneous 20mg/ day (20mg/ml)


Contra-Indications

Hypersensitivity to glatiramer or mannitol.


Special Precautions

Pregnancy, lactation; preexisting cardiac disorders, renal impairment. Not to be given via IV or IM.


Side Effects

Post-injection reactions eg redness, chest pain, palpitations, tachycardia, dyspnoea, asthenia, flushing, nausea, arthralgia, hypertonia and anxiety. Rarely, convulsions and hypersensitivity reactions


Drug Interactions

Corticosteroids, natalizumab.


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