Generic name:glatiramer (injection) [ gla-TIR-a-mer ]
Brand names: Copaxone, Glatopa
Drug class:Other immunostimulants
What is Copaxone?
Copaxone is a combination of four amino acids (proteins) that affect the immune system.
Copaxone injection is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis in adults (including clinically isolated syndrome, relapsing-remitting disease, and active secondary progressive disease).
Copaxone will not cure MS, but it can make relapses occur less often.
Warnings
Use Copaxone exactly as it was prescribed for you. Do not use the medication in larger amounts, or use it for longer than recommended by your doctor. Follow the instructions on your prescription label.
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Copaxone is given as an injection under your skin. You may be given instructions on how to inject your medicine at home. Do not use this medicine at home if you do not fully understand how to give the injection and properly dispose of needles and syringes used in giving the medicine.
Some people receiving a Copaxone injection have had a severe reaction. Tell your caregiver right away if you feel anxious, warm, itchy, tingly, or have a pounding heartbeat, tightness in your throat, or trouble breathing during the injection. This type of reaction may occur even after you have been using this medicine for several month
Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use Copaxone if you are allergic to glatiramer or to mannitol.
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