Multiple Sclerosis Medications
Definition of Multiple Sclerosis: A disorder of the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system) caused by progressive damage to the outer covering of nerve cells (myelin). This results in decreased nerve functioning which can lead to a variety of symptoms.
Drugs associated with Multiple Sclerosis
The following drugs and medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of Multiple Sclerosis. This service should be used as a supplement to, and NOT a substitute for, the expertise, skill, knowledge and judgment of healthcare practitioners.
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Multiple Sclerosis Medications in the Pipeline
- October 22, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Announces Extension of Fampridine-SR PDUFA Goal Date to January 22, 2010
- October 14, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Announces Positive Vote by FDA Advisory Committee for Fampridine-SR
- August 25, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Reports Date of FDA Advisory Committee Review of Fampridine-SR for Improvement of Walking Ability in People with MS
- May 6, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Announces FDA Acceptance of Fampridine-SR New Drug Application for Filing
- April 23, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Resubmits New Drug Application for Fampridine-SR for Improvement of Walking Ability in People with Multiple Sclerosis
- March 31, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Receives Refuse to File Letter from FDA on Fampridine-SR NDA
- February 2, 2009 - Acorda Therapeutics Submits NDA for Fampridine-SR for Improvement of Walking Ability in People with Multiple Sclerosis
Latest Multiple Sclerosis Blog Post
Smoking May Speed Multiple Sclerosis Symptoms
MONDAY, July 13 -- In addition to the well-known hazards of smoking, research now suggests that the dangerous habit causes a more rapid progression of multiple sclerosis.
The new findings are from a study that included 1,465 multiple sclerosis (MS) patients,...
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