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A Disease Modifying Treatment Protocol in Patients with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis

Original Research, Volume 02 Issue 4 – October to December 2009

Authors

S R Chandraa, B Sree Kumara
aProfessor of Neurology, Faculty Block, Neuro Centre, NIMHANS, Bangalore – 29, Karnataka


Abstract

Twenty six patients with multiple sclerosis were treated with Oral Penicillin, Atorvastatin and Azathioprine as a disease modifying treatment. Attacks were managed with Methyl Prednisolone. The frequency of relapses and severity of disability before and after were evaluated. As multiple sclerosis has a variable course, a cross over study was done. Duration of follow-up is at least three years. The regime is cheap and effective in controlling relapses.


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