interferon beta

Interferon beta is a medication used to help manage multiple sclerosis (MS), a condition where the immune system mistakenly attacks nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. It works by modulating the immune system, reducing inflammation, and preventing the immune system from damaging nerve cells. This helps slow the progression of MS, decrease the frequency of relapses, and reduce new disease activity seen on scans. Interferon beta is typically administered by injections and is an important part of disease-modifying therapies for people with MS, aiming to improve quality of life and long-term outcomes.