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Disease reactivation after fingolimod discontinuation in two multiple sclerosis patients.

Authors :
Ghezzi, A.
Rocca, M.
Baroncini, D.
Annovazzi, P.
Zaffaroni, M.
Minonzio, G.
Comi, G.
Filippi, M.
Source :
Journal of Neurology. Jan2013, Vol. 260 Issue 1, p327-329. 3p. 2 Graphs.
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The article focuses on a report regarding reactivation of multiple sclerosis (MS) patients after discontinuation of the drug fingolimod (FTY). It informs Fingolimod is an oral drug used for the treatment of relapsing remitting (RR) MS. It informs that the drug reduce inflammation by preventing lymphocytes from entering central nervous system.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03405354
Volume :
260
Issue :
1
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Neurology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
84579304
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00415-012-6744-7