title: Medications used in the treatment of multiple sclerosis.
abstract: Recently, there have been numerous advances in the treatment of multiple sclerosis. This article focuses on reviewing the various forms of MS, managing its various symptoms, and possibly altering the course of the disease in an overall attempt to improve the quality of life of the patient.
authors.affiliation: Fairview MS Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
authors.forename: R T
authors.initials: RT
authors.lastname: Schapiro
mesh_terms: D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D005260:Female; D005938:Glucocorticoids / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D007372:Interferons / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D008297:Male; D008727:Methotrexate / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D011379:Prognosis; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D005938:Glucocorticoids; D007166:Immunosuppressive Agents; D000324:Adrenocorticotropic Hormone; D007372:Interferons; D008727:Methotrexate