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Compare Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

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  • Kesimpta (ofatumumab)
    Glatiramer (Copaxone)
  • Kesimpta (ofatumumab)
    Glatiramer (Copaxone)

  • Summary of Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

    Summary for Monoclonal antibody
    Prescription only

    Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is an injectable medication for adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). It works as a monoclonal antibody to help lessen MS flare-ups that come and go. Kesimpta (ofatumumab) is injected under the skin. You can use the Kesimpta prefilled syringes or Sensoready Pens to inject. After the first 3 weekly injections, you inject the medication once a month. Some common side effects include a higher risk of infections, pain or swelling at the injection site, and headache.

    Summary for Multiple sclerosis disease modifying therapy
    Prescription only

    Glatiramer (Copaxone) is used to treat relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Glatiramer (Copaxone) is injected under the skin, either daily or three times a week, depending on your dose. Injection sites for glatiramer (Copaxone) include the arms, stomach, hips, and thighs. It can cause common side effects such as warmth and pain at the injection site. Glatiramer (Copaxone) comes as prefilled syringes. But your provider can also write you a prescription for autoinjectors, which might be easier to use. Glatiramer is available as both brand-name and generic medications.

  • Indications of Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

    Indications for
    •Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS), including relapsing-remitting MS, clinically isolated syndrome, and secondary progressive MS
    Indications for
    •Relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS)

  • Pros and Cons of Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

    Pros and Const for Monoclonal antibody
    Pros
    •Injections are once a month (after the first 3 injections)
    •Can inject at home after you're trained
    •Comes as prefilled syringes and Sensoready Pens
    •Can be kept at room temperature for up to 7 days
    Cons
    •Doesn't cure MS
    •Must give as an injection under the skin
    •Raises your risk of infections
    •Not recommended for people who are pregnant
    Pros and Const for Multiple sclerosis disease modifying therapy
    Pros
    •Less likely to cause serious side effects compared to some other injectable MS medications, such as Avonex (interferon beta-1a)
    •Can be stored at room temperature for up to 1 month
    •Available as lower-cost generics (Glatopa and glatiramer)
    Cons
    •Needs to be injected every day (20 mg/mL) or three times per week (40 mg/mL)
    •Not well-studied in children or older adults 65 years of age or older
    •Injection can cause damage to skin, so need to rotate injection sites

  • Common Side Effects of Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Upper respiratory tract infections (39%)
    •Reactions related to the injection (e.g., fever, chills, tiredness; 21%)
    •Headache (13%)
    •Reaction at the injection site (e.g., pain, redness, swelling; 11%)
    •Urinary tract infection (10%)
    Common Side Effects for
    •Warmth at injection site (43%)
    •Pain at injection site (40%)
    •Infection (30%)
    •Itching and swelling at injection site (up to 27%)
    •Weakness (22%)
    •General body pain (20%)
    •Rash (19%)
    •Nausea (15%)
    •Trouble catching your breath (14%)
    •Anxiety (13%)
    •Chest pain (13%)
    •Back pain (12%)

  • Warnings of Kesimpta vs. Copaxone

    Common Side Effects for
    •Risk of infections
    •Injection reactions
    •Lower antibody levels
    •Harm to an unborn baby
    Common Side Effects for
    •Reactions after injection
    •Chest pain
    •Loss of fat tissue and injection site necrosis
    •Liver damage

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