What does copaxone (glatiramer) do for multiple sclerosis?

An example of....: copaxone (glatiramer) contains the four most common amino acids in the breakdown of central nervous system myelin arranged in different sequences. This is injected and possibly one of the random peptides mimic the antigen seen in MD -- example of the concept of immune tolerance.

Some control: Decrease relapses about 29%, forestalls disability, and may prevent MRI lesions. Works by controlling inflammatory lymphocyte attack on brain and spinal cord. Is a modestly potent medication, and works more effectively in the newer 40 mg TIW formulation.

Some control: Decrease relapses about 29%, forestalls disability, and may prevent MRI lesions. Works by controlling inflammatory lymphocyte attack on brain and spinal cord. Is a modestly potent medication, and works more effectively in the newer 40 mg TIW formulation.