Epitol, Novartis and Tegretol are all brand names for Carbamazepine a pain reliever and an anticonvulsant agent used in treating such disorders as Trigeminal Neuralgia in Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy and Mania Disorders.
Carbamazepine is not an ordinary pain killer and should always be taken under direction from your physician. It is likely that the doctor will monitor your condition while under treatment to ensure no adverse reaction to the drug.
An Alzheimer’s Disease drug, Aricept, may improve memory in patients with Multiple Sclerosis brain fog. Help MS patients to meet the cognitive challenges of their daily lives.
In a Neurology editorial, P. Murali Doraiswamy, MD, of Duke University Medical Center and Stephen Rao, PhD, of the Medical College of Wisconsin, agree. Praising Krupp’s study as “a major advance,”
Novantrone belongs to the general group of medicines called antineoplastics. Prior to its approval for use in MS, it was used only to treat certain cancers.
Based on findings from these studies, the FDA approved Novantrone in October, 2000 for reducing neurologic disability and/or the frequency of clinical relapses (attacks)
Neoral or Sandione are brand names for Cyclosporine-A. An immunosuppressant and chemotherapy drug, Cyclosporine-A. kills or slows the T-Cells.
Sandione may be another brand name but recent investigation, on my part, has revealed nothing to support this, so it may be discontinued. There are a few references to it on the Web, but I still think it is an old name.
Prokarin is a histimine based gel or cream applied by transdermal patch. Developed by nurse Elaine DeLack. It is believed to be efficacious against MS.
Many multiple sclerosis patients who have tried Prokarin have noticed substantial benefit. This does not mean everyone benefits. However, those patients for whom it is right, have enjoyed improvements in numerous symptoms.
Modafinil is described as a unique wake-promoting agent that is chemically distinct from traditional stimulants. It is manufactured by Cephalon.
In addition to treating fatigue in multiple sclerosis, Modafinil is also used to treat Alzheimer’s Disease, depression, attention-deficit disorder, myotonic dystrophy, schizophrenia and cocaine addiction.
Amantadine Hydrochloride is an antiviral medication intended, primarily, for the treatment of influenza. It can ease muscle stiffness and treat Parkinson’s.
Amantadine is no longer recommended for treatment of influenza in the United States.
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