Besson G, Carpentier F
Presse Med. 1998 Dec 12;27(39):2032-5.
THERAPEUTIC ADVANCES: Several effective therapies for multiple sclerosis capable of modifying the disease course in certain patients are now available in France.
Interferon beta-1b and interferon beta-1a have been given specific marketing approval in France for ambulatory patients with active relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis. Interferon beta-1b has been shown to have a beneficial effect in progressive multiple sclerosis.
This drug has a temporary authorization in France for ambulatory patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis who cannot tolerate interferon.
Other promising therapeutic options (mitoxantrone, intravenous immunoglobulins, drug associations) are under evaluation.