Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for multiple sclerosis

January 1996

The FDA will soon approve Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for multiple sclerosis.

It's a beta-interferon...similar to Betaseron.

Both Avonex and Betaseron help reduce the frequency of relapses in patients with the relapsing-remitting form of MS. In addition, Avonex also slows the progression of the disease.

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