ArticleNeurology and therapy2019
An Overview of High-Efficacy Drugs for Multiple Sclerosis: Gulf Region Expert Opinion.
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- The Place of Immune Reconstitution Therapy in the Management of Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis in France: An Expert Consensus.Neurology and therapy · 2023Review
- Adherence to subcutaneous interferon beta-1a treatment among patients with relapsing multiple sclerosis: the MAIN-MS study.Frontiers in neurology · 2023Article
- Position of Cladribine Tablets in the Management of Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: An Expert Narrative Review From the United Arab Emirates.Neurology and therapy · 2021Review
- Altered expression of microRNAs and B lymphocytes during Natalizumab therapy in multiple sclerosis.Heliyon · 2021Review
- Family Planning for People with Multiple Sclerosis in Saudi Arabia: an Expert Consensus.Multiple sclerosis international · 2021Review
- Disease-Modifying Drugs and Family Planning in People with Multiple Sclerosis: A Consensus Narrative Review from the Gulf Region.Neurology and therapy · 2020Review
- Cladribine Tablets and Relapsing-Remitting Multiple Sclerosis: A Pragmatic, Narrative Review of What Physicians Need to Know.Neurology and therapy · 2020Review
- The use of alemtuzumab in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: the Gulf perspective.Therapeutic advances in neurological disorders · 2020Review
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Abstract
This article discusses the opinions of the multiple sclerosis (MS) experts in the Gulf region on the use of high-efficacy disease-modifying drugs (DMDs; natalizumab, fingolimod, alemtuzumab, cladribine tablets, and ocrelizumab) in clinical practice. The experts reviewed the current literature including pivotal clinical trials and meta-analyses for high-efficacy DMDs, supplemented by the expert opinions on the usage of these DMDs in clinical practice. Several criteria were discussed by the panel based on different efficacy, safety, and convenience attributes. The panel concluded that all the DMDs available for the treatment of MS have benefits and risks, which should be considered while discussing the treatment plan with the patient. It is important to have a personalized approach based on the risk-benefit assessment for each case. Common considerations while choosing treatments include effectiveness, side effects/safety, and convenience/route of administration.Funding: Merck Serono Middle East FZ LTD.
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