title: [Interferon therapy of multiple sclerosis. Synopsis of various dosage forms].
abstract: In addition to the clinical efficacy, which is similar for the three approved interferon-beta preparations, the compliance and acceptance of interferon therapy are determined by several other factors. These include the mode of application, formulation, storing conditions, and injection methods. Some of these factors have been modified recently. In this article we provide a synopsis of the current application formats of the different interferon-beta preparations, and discuss the respective advantages and drawbacks.
authors.affiliation: Institut für Klinische Neuroimmunologie, Klinikum der Universität München-Grosshadern.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jarius
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Hohlfeld
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D006801:Humans; D007155:Immunologic Factors / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification; D016899:Interferon-beta / Q000008:administration & dosage* / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000145:classification*; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D016896:Treatment Outcome
chemical_list: D007155:Immunologic Factors; D016899:Interferon-beta