With primary progressive MS, there is no good treatment to stop or reverse the progression of disease. The disability progressively worsens
Primary progressive MS (PPMS) is one of several types of MS. In PPMS symptoms come on slowly and steadily worsen over time. There are typically no relapses or remissions. The rate of progression can differ from person to person. Even in the same person, the rate of progression can change. 1,2. Diagnosing primary progressive MS
Investigational Primary Progressive MS Drug Shows Safety, But No Efficacy Benefits Idebenone was not found to delay disease progression in
New disease-modifying therapies Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus): This drug treats relapsing forms of MS and primary progressive MS (PPMS). Fingolimod (Gilenya): This
What is primary-progressive multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a neurodegenerative disease. It interferes with your brain's ability to control your body. It can be disabling. There are 4 main types of MS: Relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS) Primary-progressive MS (PPMS) Secondary-progressive MS (SPMS) Progressive-relapsing MS
Potential drug treatment options throughout the course of relapsing remitting multiple sclerosis (MS). Primary and secondary progressive MS are not shown because there is no treatment available for primary progressive MS, and interferon -1b is the only drug approved for the treatment of secondary progressive MS. MRI = magnetic resonance
Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus) is the newest infusion treatment for MS. It was approved by the FDA in 2024. It's the first drug used to treat primary progressive MS.
Disease-modifying treatments Medications Clinically isolated syndrome Relapsing-remitting MS Secondary progressive MS and progressive relapsing MS Primary
infusion of ocrelizumab in 236 adults with relapsing MS or primary progressive MS. MS to spend less time in treatment for this disease.
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