Riluzole

Riluzole is a medication used in the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, as it acts on the central nervous system avoiding the degradation of motor neurons.

Riluzol can be purchased from pharmacies under the trade name Rilutek, produced by Novartis Laboratories.

Indications of Riluzole

Riluzole is indicated for the treatment of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, also known as ALS.

Riluzol price

The price of Riluzol is about 1, 000 reais, however, the amount may change depending on the number of tablets in the carton.

Side effects of Riluzole

Side effects of Riluzole include diarrhea, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, poor appetite, weakness, dizziness and drowsiness.

How to use Riluzol

The mode of use of Riluzole is the ingestion of 1 tablet of 50 mg every 12 hours, 1 hour before meals.

Contraindications of Riluzole

Riluzole is contraindicated in pregnant or breast-feeding women, as well as in patients with hepatic impairment or hypersensitivity to any of the components of the formula.

Useful link:

• Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis