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What is 4-Aminopyridine (4-AP)?

4-Aminopyridine (4-AP) is a potassium channel blocker. It acts by blocking potassium channels in damaged nerve fibers enabling the axon to transmit nerve impulses again. It has been under study for spinal cord injuries and for Multiple Sclerosis.

Adherence, Burden & Cost See details from patient evaluations ▼

Adherence

Taking treatment as prescribed

Always
0 0%
Usually
0 0%
Sometimes
0 0%
Never
0 0%

Burden

Difficulty being on treatment

Very
0 0%
Somewhat
0 0%
A little
0 0%
Not at all
0 0%

Cost

Paid out of pocket

$200+
0 0%
$100-199
0 0%
$50-99
0 0%
$25-49
0 0%
< $25
0 0%

Report created on March 20, 2010.