Immunomodulatory agent, which modifies specific autoimmune myelin response.
Composition
Each pre-filled syringe contains Glatiramer acetate, 20 mg in 1 ml.
Indications
Copaxone® is indicated for frequency reducing of relapses in ambulatory patients with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) in Relapse- Remission phase, characterized with at least two neurologic dysfunction relapses during previous period of two years. Copaxone® is also indicated for reducing disability progression, intensity and seriousness of MS in Relapse-Remission phase, in patients with EDSS = 5.
Posology and administration route
Recommended dose of Copaxone® for Sclerosis Multiple treatment in Relapse Remission phase is 20 mg/ml (one pre-filled syringe), injected subcutaneously once a day.
Contraindications
Copaxone® is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitiveness to Glatiramer acetate or mannitol.
In case of severe hypersensitiveness reaction, appropriate symptomatic treatment should be indicated and Copaxone® must be discontinued.
How supplied
28 pre-filled of 1 ml syringes package containing 20 mg/ ml of Glatiramer acetate.