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natalizumab
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is natalizumab?
Generic Name: natalizumab
Other Brand Names:
Tysabri
Natalizumab is a monoclonal antibody that affects the actions of the body's immune system.
Monoclonal antibodies are made to target and destroy only certain cells in the body. This may help to
protect healthy cells from damage.
Natalizumab is used in to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis.
Natalizumab is also used to treat moderate to severe Crohn's disease in adults. It is usually
given after other Crohn's disease medications have been tried without successful treatment of this
condition.
Natalizumab may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Posts on natalizumab (44)
Has anyone tried LYCRIA yet? - Fibromyalgia / CFS Community
- Nov 25, 2008
Hellew! I am a 24 yr old woman, diagnosed with FMS when I was 18, the supposed reason (whic...
Tysabri (aka natalizumab) is the only drug to have shown that it can "reduce visual loss" i...
Has anyone had any relief from medication for their MS. I am not sure what is available as ...
My eyes are making my head hurt and feel sick I also have pain and loss of strength in my l...
Spinal Cord lesion - Neurology Community
- Jun 27, 2008
I have had remitting, recurring MS for over 25 years. I was on Copaxone but started having...
