GLATIRAMER ACETATE (Copaxone) Nursing Considerations

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What is the generic name?

GLATIRAMER ACETATE

What is the Trade Name for GLATIRAMER ACETATE?

Copaxone

What are the Indications for GLATIRAMER ACETATE?

  • 1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE COPAXONE is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults. COPAXONE is indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), to include clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease, in adults ( 1 ).

 

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References: https://open.fda.gov/

 

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