[Treatment of multiple sclerosis with glatiramer acetate: a new look].

In recent years, the use of a new dosage (40 mg) of glatiramer acetate (GA), which is administered 3 times weekly has become widespread. In Russia, the drug Timexon (produced by the company BIOCAD) was developed and passed successful clinical trials. The final efficacy analysis included 150 patients treated for 12 months. The convenience of using a double dose of GA in 40 mg, which is registered on the territory of the Russian Federation by two manufacturing companies: CJSC BIOCAD and Teva Pharmaceutical Enterprises Ltd., has been proven.