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What is natalizumab?

TYSABRI 300 mg/15 mL IV
Drug Name: NATALIZUMAB - INJ
Other Brand Names: Tysabri
Uses: This medication is used to treat a type of multiple sclerosis that occurs when symptoms appear in cycles of worsening and improvement (relapsing/remitting multiple sclerosis-MS). It is not a cure for MS, but it is thought to help by preventing your immune system from attacking the nerves in your brain and spinal cord. It helps decrease the number of episodes of worsening and may prevent or delay disability. Natalizumab is also used to treat a bowel condition called Crohn's disease (CD) when it is moderate to severe and/or keeps coming back. It is not a cure for CD, but it is thought to work by preventing your immune system from causing inflammation/swelling within your bowels. Natalizumab is a protein called a monoclonal antibody.
What are the possible side effects of taking natalizumab?
Posts on natalizumab (36)
anyone on Natalizumab/tysabri - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- May 11, 2010
Hi all Went to see neuro yesterday about dmd, she suggested Natalizumab if i was suitabl...
Why isn't TYSABRI being used for dry eye? - Eye Care Community
- Apr 25, 2009
Tysabri (aka natalizumab) is the only drug to have shown that it can "reduce visual loss" i...
MEDICATION FOR MS - RELIEF OF SYMPTOMS? - Neurology Community
- May 03, 2008
Has anyone had any relief from medication for their MS. I am not sure what is available as ...
What is Tysabri? - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Jul 01, 2011
I have been hearing lots on this bored about this infusion thing w Tysabri. Since I am new...
My eyes are bouncing up and down and side to side - Neurology Community
- Apr 27, 2008
My eyes are making my head hurt and feel sick I also have pain and loss of strength in my l...
Tysabri coverage in Canada - FYI - Multiple Sclerosis Community
- Jan 31, 2010
I just came across this little blurb in the MS Society Winter 2009 newsletter: Tysabri r...
Spinal Cord lesion - Neurology Community
- Jun 27, 2008
An MRI has confirmed that my husband has a spinal cord lesion (not sure where located exact...
MS, Tysabri and interactions with my other meds - Neurology Community
- Aug 18, 2008
I have had remitting, recurring MS for over 25 years. I was on Copaxone but started having...
MS ATTACK - Neurology Community
- Sep 17, 2009
I was wondering if someone could please help me. I have had MS symptoms 'attack' for 6 wee...
who can help me?? - Crohn's Disease / Ulcerative Colitis Community
- Mar 22, 2008
hey there, I'm 23years old, and from Belgium. I've been diagnosed with Crohn's desease sinc...
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Journals about natalizumab(1)
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by numbness44, May 10, 2010
Seen neuro today about dmd, she advised i have another mri done to see if suitable to ...
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