Ofatumumab

Evidence-based neurology checklist on ofatumumab: Pharmacology Ofatumumab is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody It induces B cell lysis It has demonstrated better efficacy than Teriflunomide Dose Side effects Acronym

Pharmacology

  • Ofatumumab is an anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody
  • It induces B cell lysis
  • It has demonstrated better efficacy than Teriflunomide

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Side effects

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References

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  3. Bar-Or A, Grove RA, Austin DJ, et al. Subcutaneous ofatumumab in patients with relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: The MIRROR study. Neurology 2018; 90:e1805-e1814.
  4. Sorensen PS, Lisby S, Grove R, et al. Safety and efficacy of ofatumumab in relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis: a phase 2 study. Neurology 2014; 82:573-581.
  5. Rotstein DL, Halani S, Vadas P, Marriott JJ. Ofatumumab and enteroviral encephalitis: a severe infectious complication as a class effect with anti-CD20 therapies. Mult Scler 2026 (Online ahead of print).

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