{"id":29087,"date":"2026-08-11T14:06:18","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:06:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/?p=29087"},"modified":"2026-08-11T14:06:21","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T21:06:21","slug":"cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/","title":{"rendered":"Cladribina (Mavenclad): Usos, funcionamiento y efectos secundarios"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cladribine (brand name: Mavenclad) is an oral prescription medication used to treat adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis (MS). Unlike many MS medications that require continuous treatment, Mavenclad is taken in two yearly treatment courses designed to provide long-lasting disease control. Because of its potential risks, Mavenclad is generally prescribed when another MS treatment has not worked well or cannot be tolerated. Read on to learn how Mavenclad works, its uses, recommended dosage, possible side effects, and cost.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"call-to-action-879953f7f0dcb9cc0312ec6eeffdf269\" style=\"\" class=\"ct_call_to_action\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"block-wrap cta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_headings\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"cta__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tObtenga asistencia con el copago ahora\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"tel:8777780318\">(877) 778-0318<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: This article is about cladribine tablets, sold under the brand name Mavenclad. Cladribine injection, sold under the brand name Leustatin, is used to treat cancer of the blood and bone marrow.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Alternar tabla de contenido\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Palanca<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Cladribine_Mavenclad_Mechanism_of_Action\" >Mecanismo de acci\u00f3n de la cladribina (Mavenclad)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#How_Effective_Is_Cladribine_Mavenclad\" >\u00bfQu\u00e9 tan efectiva es la cladribina (Mavenclad)?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Important_Cladribine_Mavenclad_Warnings\" >Important Cladribine (Mavenclad) Warnings<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Risk_of_cancer\" >Risk of cancer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Risk_of_harm_to_the_fetus\" >Risk of harm to the fetus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Before_Taking_Cladribine_Mavenclad_Tablets\" >Before Taking Cladribine (Mavenclad) Tablets<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Cladribine_Mavenclad_Dosing\" >Dosificaci\u00f3n de cladribina (Mavenclad)&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#First_treatment_course_year_1\" >Primer ciclo de tratamiento (a\u00f1o 1)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Second_treatment_course_year_2\" >Segundo ciclo de tratamiento (a\u00f1o 2)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Proper_Use\" >Uso adecuado<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Monitoring_During_Treatment\" >Monitoring During Treatment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Cladribine_Mavenclad_Side_Effects\" >Cladribine (Mavenclad) Side Effects<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Common_Side_Effects\" >Efectos secundarios comunes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Severe_Side_Effects\" >Efectos secundarios graves<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Cladribine_Mavenclad_Cost\" >Cladribine (Mavenclad) Cost<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/multiple-sclerosis\/cladribine-mavenclad-uses-how-it-works-and-side-effects\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusi\u00f3n<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cladribine_Mavenclad_Introduction_and_Uses\"><\/span>Introducci\u00f3n y usos de la cladribina (Mavenclad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mavenclad es un medicamento de marca que requiere receta m\u00e9dica. El ingrediente activo es la cladribina, una purina. <a href=\"https:\/\/my.clevelandclinic.org\/health\/drugs\/24790-antimetabolites\">antimetabolito<\/a> que act\u00faa reduciendo ciertas c\u00e9lulas inmunitarias implicadas en la esclerosis m\u00faltiple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">La FDA aprob\u00f3 las tabletas de cladribina en 2019 para el tratamiento de adultos con formas recurrentes de esclerosis m\u00faltiple. Debido a que Mavenclad conlleva riesgos graves, incluyendo un mayor riesgo de c\u00e1ncer y da\u00f1o fetal, generalmente se reserva para personas que no han respondido adecuadamente o no toleran otro tratamiento para la esclerosis m\u00faltiple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mavenclad est\u00e1 disponible en comprimidos orales de 10 mg. Los comprimidos son redondos y de color blanco a blanquecino.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No se recomienda el uso de Mavenclad en personas con s\u00edntomas similares a los de la esclerosis m\u00faltiple, pero que no cumplen los criterios para un diagn\u00f3stico de esclerosis m\u00faltiple.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cladribine_Mavenclad_Mechanism_of_Action\"><\/span>Mecanismo de acci\u00f3n de la cladribina (Mavenclad)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">El mecanismo de acci\u00f3n exacto de la cladribina en la esclerosis m\u00faltiple no se comprende completamente. Seg\u00fan el fabricante, act\u00faa reduciendo el n\u00famero de c\u00e9lulas inmunitarias, en particular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/books\/NBK459471\/\">Linfocitos B y T<\/a>, que contribuyen a la inflamaci\u00f3n y al da\u00f1o de la capa protectora de los nervios (mielina). Al reducir el n\u00famero de estas c\u00e9lulas inmunitarias, Mavenclad ayuda a disminuir la actividad de la enfermedad y las reca\u00eddas. Tras el tratamiento, el sistema inmunitario se regenera gradualmente con el tiempo.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Effective_Is_Cladribine_Mavenclad\"><\/span>\u00bfQu\u00e9 tan efectiva es la cladribina (Mavenclad)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Los estudios cl\u00ednicos han demostrado que Mavenclad puede reducir significativamente la actividad de la enfermedad en personas con formas recurrentes de esclerosis m\u00faltiple. En el ensayo cl\u00ednico de fase 3 CLARITY, las personas tratadas con Mavenclad experimentaron menos reca\u00eddas, menos lesiones cerebrales nuevas detectadas mediante resonancia magn\u00e9tica y una progresi\u00f3n m\u00e1s lenta de la discapacidad que quienes recibieron un placebo. Dado que el tratamiento se administra en ciclos de dos a\u00f1os en lugar de forma continua, muchos pacientes experimentan beneficios duraderos sin necesidad de tomar la medicaci\u00f3n a diario. Su respuesta al tratamiento depender\u00e1 de factores como la gravedad de su enfermedad, las terapias previas y su estado de salud general.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Important_Cladribine_Mavenclad_Warnings\"><\/span>Important Cladribine (Mavenclad) Warnings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This medication may increase the risk of cancer and harm an unborn baby (fetus).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_of_cancer\"><\/span>Risk of cancer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking cladribine tablets may make you more likely to develop cancer. Discuss the risk with your healthcare provider. Ask your healthcare provider if you need cancer screening.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_of_harm_to_the_fetus\"><\/span>Risk of harm to the fetus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a female who is able to get pregnant, your healthcare provider will order a pregnancy test before each treatment course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking cladribine tablets during pregnancy may cause birth defects or the loss of pregnancy. Don\u2019t take this medication if you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant. If you become pregnant during treatment with cladribine, stop the treatment and call your healthcare provider right away.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hormonal contraceptives, including birth control pills, may not completely prevent pregnancy when used with cladribine tablets. Thus, use another birth control method along with the hormonal contraceptives during treatment and for at least 6 months after the final dose of each treatment course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are a male with a female partner who can get pregnant, use an effective method of birth control during treatment and for at least 14 weeks after the final dose of each treatment course.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"call-to-action-c53937ffc9012358802316a07113fac6\" style=\"\" class=\"ct_call_to_action\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"block-wrap cta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_headings\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"cta__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHabla con un especialista\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta__sub__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAcerca de la asistencia para copagos\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#form\">Programar una consulta<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Before_Taking_Cladribine_Mavenclad_Tablets\"><\/span>Before Taking Cladribine (Mavenclad) Tablets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t take this medication if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Have cancer\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have HIV, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/tb\/about\/index.html\">tuberculosis<\/a> (TB), hepatitis, or any other active infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are allergic to cladribine or any other product component<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are breastfeeding or pregnant<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before you receive your first dose of cladribine, inform your provider if you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Suspect you have an infection<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have heart, liver, or kidney problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have cancer or had it in the past<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have used, currently use, or plan to use medications that affect the immune system or blood cells<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have used, currently use, or plan to use other medications for multiple sclerosis<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Have recently been vaccinated or are scheduled to get vaccinated (vaccination with live or live-attenuated vaccines within 4 to 6 weeks before, during, or after treatment with cladribine is not usually recommended)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u00bfEst\u00e1 embarazada o planea quedar embarazada?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed (Avoid breastfeeding during and for 10 days after the final dose of the treatment cycle)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cladribine_Mavenclad_Dosing\"><\/span>Dosificaci\u00f3n de cladribina (Mavenclad)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Su m\u00e9dico determinar\u00e1 la dosis seg\u00fan su peso corporal. Mavenclad se administra en dos ciclos de tratamiento anuales. La dosis total recomendada es de 1,75 mg\/kg por ciclo. Cada ciclo se divide en dos fases de tratamiento.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"First_treatment_course_year_1\"><\/span>Primer ciclo de tratamiento (a\u00f1o 1)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ciclo de tratamiento 1<\/strong>: Tome la dosis recomendada una vez al d\u00eda durante 4 a 5 d\u00edas consecutivos.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ciclo de tratamiento 2<\/strong>: Repita la dosis entre 23 y 27 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Second_treatment_course_year_2\"><\/span>Segundo ciclo de tratamiento (a\u00f1o 2)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ciclo de tratamiento 1<\/strong>: Tome la dosis recomendada una vez al d\u00eda durante 4 a 5 d\u00edas seguidos, al menos 43 semanas despu\u00e9s de la \u00faltima dosis del ciclo 2 del primer tratamiento.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Ciclo de tratamiento 2:<\/strong> Repita la dosis entre 23 y 27 d\u00edas despu\u00e9s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Proper_Use\"><\/span>Uso adecuado<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tome Mavenclad exactamente como se lo recet\u00f3 su m\u00e9dico. No tome m\u00e1s de dos comprimidos al d\u00eda.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ingi\u00e9rase la tableta entera inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de abrir el envase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Evite triturar, masticar o partir las tabletas.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Puede tomar este medicamento con o sin alimentos.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complete cada ciclo de tratamiento exactamente como se le indic\u00f3 y hable con su m\u00e9dico antes de realizar cualquier cambio en su plan de tratamiento.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mantenga las manos secas mientras manipula las tabletas. Inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de tomar una tableta, l\u00e1vese bien las manos.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimice el contacto directo entre la tableta y su piel. No toque su nariz, ojos ni otras partes del cuerpo.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Si la tableta entra en contacto con una superficie, lave la superficie inmediatamente con agua.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T\u00f3mese la dosis con al menos 3 horas de diferencia de otros medicamentos orales.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Si olvida una dosis, t\u00f3mela inmediatamente despu\u00e9s de recordarlo, el mismo d\u00eda. Si ya pas\u00f3 el d\u00eda, t\u00f3mela al d\u00eda siguiente. Nunca tome dos dosis al mismo tiempo.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Monitoring_During_Treatment\"><\/span>Monitoring During Treatment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your healthcare provider will monitor you before and during treatment to help ensure Mavenclad is safe and effective. This may include blood tests to check your lymphocyte (white blood cell) count, liver function, and kidney function. You will also be screened for infections such as tuberculosis, hepatitis, and HIV before starting treatment. 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Ask your insurance provider whether your plan covers this medication or requires prior authorization.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many insurance plans, including Medicare Part D and commercial insurance plans, cover Mavenclad, although prior authorization is often required. Depending on your insurance coverage, you may still have copays or coinsurance. Your healthcare provider or specialty pharmacy can help verify your benefits and estimate your out-of-pocket costs before treatment begins.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">EMD Serono, Inc., a subsidiary of Merck, provides financial and treatment support to patients through its MS LifeLines support service.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are eligible and have commercial insurance, you may qualify for the MS LifeLines Co-Pay Assistance Program. To learn more, <a href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/asistencia-financiera\/\">Cont\u00e1ctanos<\/a> si est\u00e1 interesado en asistencia financiera o <a href=\"https:\/\/ameripharmaspecialty.com\/es\/ayuda-para-el-copago-de-cladribina\/\">copay assistance for cladribine<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div  id=\"call-to-action-4ccbd7ae0753693f6fab16137137e365\" style=\"\" class=\"ct_call_to_action\">\n\t<div class=\"container\">\n\t\t<div class=\"block-wrap cta\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"block-column\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"cta_headings\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4 class=\"cta__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\u00bfCalifica usted para el copago $0?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/h4>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta__sub__heading\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tHable con un especialista para averiguarlo\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"cta_btn\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#form\">Cont\u00e1ctenos<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusi\u00f3n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mavenclad is an effective oral treatment option for certain adults with relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis. 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