Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for multiple sclerosis

January 1996

The FDA will soon approve Avonex (interferon beta-1a) for multiple sclerosis. It's also being considered by HPB.

Avonex is a beta-interferon...similar to Betaseron.

Beta-interferons help reduce the frequency of relapses in patients with the relapsing-remitting form of MS. They may also slow the progression of the disease.

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