Glatiramer injection is used to treat relapsing-forms of multiple sclerosis (MS

What does glatiramer acetate do in MS?

Glatiramer acetate is a drug with beneficial effects on the course of multiple sclerosis, reducing both relapse frequency and probably accumulation of deficit over time. The drug also has beneficial effects on MRI disease activity.

How effective is glatiramer acetate?

In a double-blind trial that included 251 patients with relapsing-remitting MS (RRMS), treatment with glatiramer acetate 20 mg SC once daily resulted in a 29% reduction in the relapse rate over 2 years; a positive effect on disability was suggested but this effect was not shown on predetermined disability measures in …