Avonex
Avonex is a form of protein called beta interferon that occurs naturally in the body. Interferons help the body fight viral infections. Avonex is used to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis to slow the accumulation of physical disability. This medication will not cure MS, it...
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Avonex
Avonex is used for: Treating relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to reduce the number of flare-ups and slow down the development of physical disability associated with MS.
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Avonex

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Avonex
AVONEX® (Interferon beta-1a) is a 166 amino acid glycoprotein with a predicted molecular weight of approximately 22,500 daltons. It is produced by recombinant DNA technology using genetically engineered Chinese Hamster Ovary cells into which the human interferon beta gene has been introduced....
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Multiple sclerosis
...a normal quality of life. Medications used to slow the progression of multiple sclerosis are taken on a long-term basis, they include: Interferons (Avonex, Betaseron, or Rebif), glatiramer acetate (Copaxone), mitoxantrone (Novantrone), and natalizumab (Tysabri) are approved for treating MS Methotrexate,...
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See also: Multiple Sclerosis, Neuritis

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