Fampridine and MS

Recently, I came across an article about a promising "new" drug known as Fampridine. Fampridine is not a new chemical compound, as it was first synthesized from coal tar during the 1890's. Fampridine works like a bandage for damaged nerves; consequently, electrical current is able to flow past the damaged nerve area. For multiple sclerosis suffers and potentially some individuals with damaged spinal cords, this could mean the ability to walk for short periods. Even longer may be possible.

Currently, Accorda Therapeutics is seeking FDA approval for a sustained-release Fampridine tablet that could dramatically change the lives of many individuals with spinal cord injuries or multiple sclerosis. Nearly eighty percent of all individuals with multiple sclerosis have some type of walking impairment during the progression of the disease, and many require a wheelchair or walkers for mobility.

Fampridine clinical tests during the past year have been very promising, patients taking Fampridine were four times more likely to have improved walking speeds over patients that were not taking the drug. If the cardiac safety testing results are positive, FDA approval may come as soon as late 2009.



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