Friedreich ataxia
- Omaveloxolone slows disease progression in eligible patients
- Physical/occupational therapy preserves function
- Treat cardiomyopathy, diabetes + scoliosis complications
- Mobility/assistive devices are often needed
- Monitor liver/lipid effects with omaveloxolone
- No therapy reverses established neurologic injury
Use at a glance
- Omaveloxolone slows disease progression in eligible patients
Treatment options
- Physical/occupational therapy preserves function
- Treat cardiomyopathy, diabetes + scoliosis complications
Other treatment options
- Mobility/assistive devices are often needed
- No therapy reverses established neurologic injury
Monitoring / follow-up
- Monitor liver/lipid effects with omaveloxolone
Self-check
- What should be treated in Friedreich ataxia?
cardiomyopathy, diabetes + scoliosis complications.
- What should be monitored during treatment of Friedreich ataxia?
liver/lipid effects with omaveloxolone.
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