Saturday, September 27, 2008

Combination therapy mitixantrone + copaxone

Journal of Neurology 253 November 2006 Mike Boggild Liverpool Induces the MTX then gives GA. Uses for severe or active disease. Uses MTX 20 mg for 3 months then 2 quarterly doses of 10 mg for total of 80 mg. In fifth month GA is initiated. Data on 60 patients is presented . All patients were in first 3 years since onset. Relapses went from 2/year to none. Suggested synergy.