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Glatiramer Acetate
How Glatiramer Acetate works
Glatiramer acetate belongs to a class of drugs called immunomodulatory agents. It works by modifying the body’s immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cells, however the exact mechanism by which it modifies the body’s immune system is not known..
Side Effects
Rash, Shortness of breath, Chest pain, Vasodilation, Injection site reaction
Usage
Glatiramer Acetate is used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS).
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What is Glatiramer Acetate?Glatiramer Acetate is an immunomodulatory agent. It works by modifying the body's immune system and thereby preventing the damage to the insulating covers (myelin sheath) and protecting the brain and spinal cord cell
Q. What is Glatiramer Acetate used for?Glatiramer Acetate is used for the treatment of multiple sclerosis (disease in which the immune system i.e. the cells responsible for defense in the body and damages the insulating covers (myelin sheath) of the brain and spinal cord cells leading to different types of physical, mental and psychiatric problems) and to reduce the frequency of recurrences of the attacks of multiple sclerosis in ambulatory patients (i.e. who can walk without help) with relapsing, remitting multiple sclerosis characterized by at least two attacks in the past two year period.
