MS-Perspektive - The Multiple Sclerosis Podcast25 Sep 2024

#080: B-Cell Depletion – Ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), Ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), Rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan), Ublituximab (Briumvi) for active RRMS and SPMS, and early PPMS

Learn more about b-cell depletion, including Ocrevus, Kesimpta, Bonspri, Mabthera, Rituxan, and Briumvi, used for active RRMS, SPMS, and PPMS.

You can read the full article on my blog: https://ms-perspektive.com/080-b-cell-depletion

B-cell depletion therapies such as ocrelizumab (Ocrevus), ofatumumab (Kesimpta, Bonspri), rituximab (Mabthera, Rituxan) and ublituximab (Briumvi) have become important tools in the treatment of multiple sclerosis (MS). These treatments specifically target and deplete B cells, a type of immune cell involved in the inflammatory process of MS. B-cell therapies are considered to be some of the most specific and potent disease-modifying therapies (DMTs) available today, offering a tailored approach to reducing disease activity and progression. In this blog, we will explore how these therapies are classified within MS treatment options and what their approval status and efficacy mean for different patient populations.

Please remember that I can only provide an overview here. Your neurologist and your MS nurse should advise you in detail on 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.

You may also want to look at the posts on the other DMTs:

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Nele

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