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  #1

What is the treatment ?

  #2

i think that the most of the trt is supportive therapy...corticoids and INF b are a good indication...

  #3

prednisolone , IFNb and ofcourse supportive ..

  #4

1)Tx for relapsing-remitting type of Multiple sclerosis? dis modifying agents: IFN B 1a, IFN B1b, glatiramer acetate

2)Tx for secondary progressive type of MS? IFN B1b, mitoxantrone (pt should have N Ejection fraction as risk of cardiotoxicity)

3)Tx for primary progressive type of MS? no dis modifying meds approved for this type yet

4)Tx for acute exacerbation of MS?3 days of intense IV steroids followed by PO steroids taper over 4 wks. If this fails: plasma exchange

5)Tx of MS pt w/ spasticity? baclofen

6)Tx of MS pt w/ nocturnal spasticity? tizanidine, diazepam

7)Tx of MS pt w/ bladder hyperacitivity? oxybutynin

8)Tx of MS pt w/ urinary retention? bethanechol

9)Tx of MS pt w/ fatigue? fluoxetine or amantadine

10)Tx of MS pt w/ erectile dysfunction? sildenafil acetate

  #5

wow thanks dxtxpx smiling face









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