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Canton, GA

Has anyone heard of the new ms drug Briumvi? What is your take on it? My current DMT gilenya is no longer working.

February 4, 2023
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Briumvi, also known by its drug name Ublituximab-xiiy, is a biologic immunomodulator approved by the FDA to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This includes:

- Clinically isolated syndrome
- Relapsing-remitting MS
- Active secondary progressive MS

How Briumvi Works
- It is a genetically engineered Show Full Answer

Briumvi, also known by its drug name Ublituximab-xiiy, is a biologic immunomodulator approved by the FDA to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). This includes:

- Clinically isolated syndrome
- Relapsing-remitting MS
- Active secondary progressive MS

How Briumvi Works:
- It is a genetically engineered antibody that modulates the immune system.
- It reduces the number of CD20-positive B cells, which are involved in nerve cell attacks.

Administration:
- Briumvi is administered by intravenous infusion once every 24 weeks after initial loading doses.
- It comes as a single-use vial.

Side Effects:
- Common: Infusion reactions, upper respiratory tract infections.
- Rare but serious: Severe infusion reactions, increased risk for life-threatening or fatal infections.

For more details, you can visit the [Briumvi page on MyMSTeam](https://www.mymsteam.com/treatments/briumvi).

July 28, 2024
A MyMSTeam Member

I am not sure the rules in sharing information, its ms patients helping each other, the multiple sclerosis alliance of Virginia. You can look at our website for information on our get togethers, zoom and other stuff. Anyone with ms is welcome, thats our purpose to be sure people meet others who are upbeat, get it.

February 4, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

I haven't heard of yours or that other one i must look into them

February 4, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Suzq852
What group is that? I would love to join your Zoom.
Can you contact me ?

February 4, 2023
A MyMSTeam Member

Our group is having a speaker at next zoom meeting about that drug.

February 4, 2023

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