Neuroscience
From the FDA:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P04-107
November 23, 2004
Full press release
Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis Approved
FDA today licensed a new biologic approach to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to reduce the frequency of symptom flare-ups or exacerbations of the disease. MS is a chronic, often disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord.
Natalizumab, the new product, is a monoclonal antibody bioengineered from part of a mouse antibody to closely resemble a human antibody. It is being marketed under the tradename Tysabri. The product is given intravenously once a month in a physician's office.
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- Fda: Updated Info On Tysabri (natalizumab)
From the FDA: Information on Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri) Updated Information: [9/2009] The FDA continues to receive reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients receiving Tysabri. Tysabri was approved by the FDA for the...
- Business World: Biogen Idec, Elan, & Tysabri (natalizumab) And Ms
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- Post Tysabri (natalizumab): What Choices In M.s. Treatment?
The Consumer: Exploring Choices for M.S. By MARY DUENWALD The New York Times 15 March 2005 [snip] An estimated 5,000 patients who had been taking Tysabri since the Food and Drug Administration approved it in late November are now advised to see their...
- Tysabri (natalizumab) Suspension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P05-07 February 28, 2005 Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Tysabri, a New Drug for MS The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a public health advisory...
- Multiple Sclerosis And Antegren/tysabri
From the CBC:Health Canada fast tracks review of multiple sclerosis drug Last Updated Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:28:46 EST TORONTO - Some Canadians with multiple sclerosis are encouraged by the early results of a study on a new kind of treatment for the...
Neuroscience
Multiple Sclerosis and Tysabri: FDA
From the FDA:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
P04-107
November 23, 2004
Full press release
Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242
Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA
First Monoclonal Antibody Treatment For Multiple Sclerosis Approved
FDA today licensed a new biologic approach to treat patients with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) to reduce the frequency of symptom flare-ups or exacerbations of the disease. MS is a chronic, often disabling disease of the brain and spinal cord.
Natalizumab, the new product, is a monoclonal antibody bioengineered from part of a mouse antibody to closely resemble a human antibody. It is being marketed under the tradename Tysabri. The product is given intravenously once a month in a physician's office.
[ ... continues ... ]
- Fda: Updated Info On Tysabri (natalizumab)
From the FDA: Information on Natalizumab (marketed as Tysabri) Updated Information: [9/2009] The FDA continues to receive reports of progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) in patients receiving Tysabri. Tysabri was approved by the FDA for the...
- Business World: Biogen Idec, Elan, & Tysabri (natalizumab) And Ms
From the FDA: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P06-25 February 16, 2006 Media Inquiries: Susan Cruzan, 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Allows Clinical Studies of Tysabri (natalizumab) for Treatment of MS to Proceed The Food and...
- Post Tysabri (natalizumab): What Choices In M.s. Treatment?
The Consumer: Exploring Choices for M.S. By MARY DUENWALD The New York Times 15 March 2005 [snip] An estimated 5,000 patients who had been taking Tysabri since the Food and Drug Administration approved it in late November are now advised to see their...
- Tysabri (natalizumab) Suspension
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE P05-07 February 28, 2005 Media Inquiries: 301-827-6242 Consumer Inquiries: 888-INFO-FDA FDA Issues Public Health Advisory on Tysabri, a New Drug for MS The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) today issued a public health advisory...
- Multiple Sclerosis And Antegren/tysabri
From the CBC:Health Canada fast tracks review of multiple sclerosis drug Last Updated Mon, 22 Nov 2004 21:28:46 EST TORONTO - Some Canadians with multiple sclerosis are encouraged by the early results of a study on a new kind of treatment for the...