MS Treatment Drugs

Question 1

What is Baclofen and why is it useful in MS?

Answer 1

Gamma-amino-butyric acid (GABA)-derived drug

- used as an antispasmodic

Question 2

What is Oxybutynin and why is it useful in MS?

Answer 2

Anticholinergic

- used in detrusor instability and urinary continence issues in MS

Question 3

What is Lactulose and why is it useful in MS?

Answer 3

Osmotic laxative

- relieves constipation (MS can cause constipation)

Question 4

What is Modafinil and why is it useful in MS?

Answer 4

Stimulant drug

- used in MS to fight fatigue

Question 5

What is Propranolol and why is it useful in MS?

Answer 5

Beta-blocker

- can help MS-related tremors

Question 6

5 drugs useful in MS?
1 - Constipation
2 - Urinary incontinence 
3 - Tremors
4 - Fatigue
5 - Spasms

Answer 6

1 - lactulose
2 - oxybutynin
3 - propranolol
4 - modafinil
5 - baclofen