Infant Exposure to MS Drugs via Breastfeeding: New Data
Infant exposure to monoclonal antibodies used to treat MS via breast milk does not negatively affect health or development out to 3 years, a new study shows.
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Infant exposure to monoclonal antibodies used to treat MS via breast milk does not negatively affect health or development out to 3 years, a new study shows.
No negative effects on early infant development or health seen
Patients with MS stable on natalizumab administered every 4 weeks may be able to safely switch to every-6-weeks dosing with no clinically meaningful loss of efficacy.
Teva Pharmaceuticals Europe BV has confirmed that the SmPC for COPAXONE® (Glatiramer Acetate (GA) injection) 20mg/mL and 40mg/mL, indicated for the treatment of relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (RMS) in Europe, has been updated.
Change to COPAXONE(Glatiramer Acetate (GA)) Summary of Product Characteristics (SmPC) in breastfeeding is relevant for the Multiple Sclerosis ("MS") community and provides information for neurologists