MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast11 Syys 2024

#078: Cladribine (Mavenclad, Leustat, Litak) for highly active MS

Cladribine (Mavenclad, Leustat, Litak) is an induction therapy the supresses the immun system and is used for highly active MS.

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Cladribine (Mavenclad, Leustat, Litak) is an immunotherapy from the field of immunosuppressants that is used to treat highly active multiple sclerosis (MS). It belongs to the class of disease-modifying therapies (DMTs), which use depletion to target the immune system in order to prevent the progression of the disease. Find out more about the principle of induction therapies, how cladribine works, how effective it is and the potential risks associated with it. You will learn about the role of cladribine in MS therapy, its different forms and what patients should know when considering this treatment, particularly with regard to pregnancy, breastfeeding and long-term health monitoring.

Please remember that I can only provide an overview here. Your neurologist and your MS nurse should advise you in detail about the right therapy for you. This is because they know your general state of health and you should also talk about your goals, wishes, fears and preferences so that these can be taken into account.

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Sources

I used the following sources to create the content:

Lecture on Cladribine by Prof. Dr. Johann Sellner as part of the Master's program Multiple Sclerosis Management
Quality manual of the German KKNMS on cladribine (Mavenclad)
MS-Selfie Infocards by Prof. Dr. Gavin Giovannoni
German Multiple Sclerosis and Fertility Registry (DMSKW)
German DECIMS information on cladribine

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