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ArticleMultiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical

Real-world effectiveness and safety profile of teriflunomide in the management of multiple sclerosis in the Gulf Cooperation Council countries: An expert consensus narrative review.

Raed Alroughani, Jihad Inshasi, Mona Al Khawajah, Samar Farouk Ahmed, Yaser Al Malik, Jaber Alkhabouri, Ahmed Shatila, Salman Aljarallah, Edward J Cupler, Shireen Al Qureshi and 4 more

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Article in Multiple sclerosis journal - experimental, translational and clinical. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

14 authors at 13 institutions in 6 countries.

Raed AlroughaniDivision of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Al-Amiri Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5436-5804
Jihad InshasiNeurology Department, Rashid Hospital and Dubai Medical College, Dubai Health Authority, Dubai, UAE.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5892-751X
Mona Al KhawajahKFSH-R, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Samar Farouk AhmedIbn Sina Neurology Hospital, Kuwait City, Kuwait.
Yaser Al MalikCollege of Medicine, King Saud Bin Abdul Aziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Jaber AlkhabouriKhoula hospital, Muscat, Oman.
Ahmed ShatilaSSMC Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Salman AljarallahCollege of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Edward J CuplerKing Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Shireen Al QureshiJohns Hopkins Aramco Healthcare, Dhahran, Saudi Arabia.
Mona ThakreAl Zahraa Hospital, Dubai, UAE.
Heba ElhasinTawam Hospital, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Aly EzzatSanofi Genzyme, Dubai, UAE.
Sherif RoushdySanofi Genzyme, Dubai, UAE.
Sanofi (France) · FRAmiri Hospital · KWDubai Health Authority · AEIbn Sina Hospital · KWJahra Hospital · KWKhoula Hospital · OMKing Faisal Foundation · SAKing Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre · SAKing Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences · SAKing Saud University · SASaudi Aramco Medical Services Organization · SASheikh Shakhbout Medical City · AETawam Hospital · AE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Background: The prevalence of multiple sclerosis (MS) is increasing in Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. Multiple sclerosis contributes to significant burden on patients and caregivers. The pharmacological treatment in MS involves treating acute exacerbations and preventing relapses and disability progression using disease-modifying therapies. Clinical evidence suggests that teriflunomide is one of the therapeutic choices for patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS). However, genetic and cultural differences across different regions may contribute to variations in drug use. Therefore, it is necessary to consider real-world evidence for teriflunomide usage in GCC countries. Methods: An expert group for MS gathered from GCC countries in December 2020. The consensus highlighting role of teriflunomide in MS management has been developed using clinical experiences and evidence-based approach. Results: The expert-recommended patient profile for teriflunomide usage includes individuals aged 18 years and above, both men and women (on effective contraceptives) with clinically isolated syndrome or RRMS. The factors considered were cost-effectiveness of the drug, patient preference, adherence, monitoring, established safety profile, and coronavirus disease 2019 status. Conclusion: Expert recommendations based on their clinical experience will be more helpful to clinicians in clinical settings regarding the usage of teriflunomide and provide valuable insights applicable in day-to-day practice.

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disease-modifying therapiesmultiple sclerosisreal-world evidencerelapseteriflunomide

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PMID35284088
PMCPMC8915209
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