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Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a chronic and inflammatory autoimmune disease of the central nervous system, disrupting communication between the brain and other parts of the body. Most patients diagnosed with this illness experience their initial disease symptoms between the age of 20 to 40, often the most productive years of life. Symptoms may include but are not limited to fatigue, gait changes, bowel or bladder dysfunction, abnormal muscle twitching, vision disturbance, and depressing or mood swings. MS is one of the most common causes of neurological disability in young adults and is found to occur more frequently in women than in men.[A176474,L5792] Peginterferon beta-1a is an interferon therapy used for the management of relapsing forms of MS. It was originally approved by the FDA in 2014 for subcutaneous use, and was approved for intramuscular use in January 2021. Currently, it is the only approved pegylated interferon for the management of
Onasemnogene abeparvovec is an adeno-associated virus vector-based gene therapy that has been approved by the FDA in May 2019 for the treatment of infant patients (less than 2 years of age) with spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) and a specific mutation in the survival motor neuron 1 (SMN1) gene. SMA is a rare genetic disease that affects the survival and function of motor neurons, leading to debilitating and often fatal muscle weakness. As there is no cure for SMA, onasemnogene abeparvovec is a disease-modifying agent that decelerates the disease progression, improves motor function, and manages the symptoms. The use and effectiveness of onasemnogene abeparvovec in patients with advanced SMA, such as those with complete paralysis of the limbs and permanent dependence on ventilators, has not been evaluated. Onasemnogene abeparvovec is the first gene therapy that was approved for this indication in the USA. [Nusinersen] is another gene therapy that is currently approved by the FDA for the treatment of SMA in pediatric and adult patients. Developed by AveXis, a Novartis company, onasemnogene abeparvovec is commonly marketed as Zolgensma®, which is available as a single-dose intravenous infusion. Onasemnogene abeparvovec for therapeutic use and marketing is currently being assessed by the EU and an intrathecal formulation of the drug is currently undergoing clinical development in the USA.
Peginterferon beta-1a {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Fluvastatin
Peginterferon beta-1a {u} may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with {v} Lurbinectedin
Peginterferon beta-1a {u} may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with {v} Leflunomide
Peginterferon beta-1a may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Fluvastatin
Peginterferon beta-1a may cause a moderate interaction that could exacerbate diseases when taken with Lurbinectedin
Peginterferon beta-1a may lead to a major life threatening interaction when taken with Leflunomide