Multiple Sclerosis Flashcards
what is multiple sclerosis
chronic autoimmune disease demyelinating CNS
types of multiple sclerosis
can be relapsing, progressive or both
what is active multiple sclerosis
2 relapses in past 2yr despite tx with interferon beta
aim of tx of multiple sclerosis
to manage symptoms
what are the symptoms of multiple sclerosis
- spasticity
- relapses
- oscillopsia (objects vibrating)
- mood alteration
- fatigue
multiple sclerosis symptom
How to manage spasticity
- baclofen
- diazepam
- tizanidine
- dantrolene
multiple sclerosis symptom
how to manage relapses
methylprednisolone
multiple sclerosis symptom
how to manage mood alteration
amitriptylline
multiple sclerosis symptom
how to manage oscillopsia
gabapentin
multiple sclerosis symptom
how to manage fatigue
amantadine or fampride
what is the major s/e in baclofen
sedation and hypotonia (decreased muscle tone)
how to stop major s/e in baclofen
dose slowly
