Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Copaxone Injection

Copaxone Injection

Generic nameglatiramer acetate
Drug classOther immunostimulants (immunomodulatory agent)
FormsInjection

Copaxone is a brand-name prescription medicine used to treat certain forms of multiple sclerosis (MS) in adults. It contains the active drug glatiramer acetate and works to help stop the immune system from attacking the nerves.

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