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Natalizumab (Tysabri) works by stopping the damaging immune cells from entering your brain and spinal cord. You receive this drug once every 4 weeks.

Ocrelizumab is the newest infusion treatment for MS. It was approved by the FDA in 2017. Ocrelizumab is used to treat relapsing or primary progressive forms of MS. In fact, it’s the first drug approved to treat primary progressive MS (PPMS). 

This medication is thought to work by targeting the B lymphocytes that are responsible for myelin sheath damage and repair.

It’s initially given in two 300-milligram infusions, separated by 2 weeks. After that, it’s given in 600-milligram infusions every 6 months.

Indicated to treat vertigo, back pain and MS flareups along with inflammation, allergic reactions, and chronic illnesses.

Solu-Medrol, Methylprednisolone, is a steroid that is intravenously administered for treatment through an IV bag. Administration of Solu-Medrol may vary according to prescribing physicians' treatment recommendations.

If you find yourself seeking medical attention for migraine pain, one of the treatment options you may be given is a migraine cocktail.

But what exactly is in this migraine treatment, and what do the different ingredients do?

It’s important to note that the medications in a migraine cocktail can vary depending on other medical conditions and your previous response to migraine rescue treatments.

Some of the medications that may be included in a migraine cocktail include:

• Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs): NSAIDs are a type of pain-relieving medication. One type of NSAID that may be present in a migraine cocktail is ketorolac (Toradol).
• IV steroids: IV steroids work to ease pain and inflammation. They may be given to help prevent your migraine from coming back in the next few days.
• Intravenous (IV) fluids: IV fluids help replace any fluids you may have lost. These fluids also help prevent side effects from the medications included in the migraine cocktail.
• IV magnesium: Magnesium is a natural element that’s often used to prevent migraine attacks.
• IV valproic acid (Depakote): This is a seizure medication that can be used to treat a severe migraine attack.

The medications in a migraine cocktail are often given via IV. Generally speaking, it takes about an hour or longer for the effects of this treatment to start working and to feel symptom relief.